intransitive and absol. To strike a light but distinct blow; to make a sound by so striking, e.g. on a drum; esp. to knock lightly on or at a door…
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| 释义 | the world > movement > impact > striking > striking with specific degree of force > strike with specific degree of force [verb (intransitive)] > lightly (8) tapc1425 intransitive and absol. To strike a light but distinct blow; to make a sound by so striking, e.g. on a drum; esp. to knock lightly on or at a door… strike1488 Without the notion of great force: To tap, rap, knock. Also with cognate or double object, and intransitive with on, upon. tick1546 intransitive. To touch or tap a thing or person lightly; esp. to bestow light touches or pats by way of caressing; to dally; esp. in tick and toy… pat1601 intransitive. To tap or beat lightly (upon a surface); to make a light tapping sound; spec. to walk or run with light footsteps. Also… dib1869 intransitive. To tap or pat lightly: cf. dab, v.1 1d. Subcategories:— and repeatedly (3) |
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