John nipped his finger with the pliers. 约翰的指头被钳子夹住。 To cut off the end of; clip. 剪；截。 Don't nip any stalks off the plant till it's through blooming. 植物的花期未完结前，不要剪掉它的茎枝。 To check; restrain. 抑制；阻止。 The government nipped the rebellion in the bud. 政府在叛乱萌芽时期，便将其平定。 To blight; blast; destroy, as by frost. (被霜等)摧残；枯萎；毁坏。 The cold weather has nipped the fruit trees. 寒冷的气候冻死了果树。 A pinch, as with the nails or teeth; a bite. 掐(如以手指)；啮(如以齿)；咬。 A blast or blight, as by cold. (为寒冷所)摧残。 A sharp retort, sarcasm. 反驳；讥刺。 A very small quantity. 一小撮。 nip and tuck 【美】【口】(竞赛时之)不分胜负；并驾其驱；旗鼓相当。 A small drink or draft of spirits. 一杯；一口。 |