英语词汇“the lap of luxury”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	the lap of luxury
释义	lap 1 of 5 noun (1) ˈlap 1 a : a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment b archaic : the skirt of a coat or dress 2 a : the clothing that lies on the knees, thighs, and lower part of the trunk when one sits b : the front part of the lower trunk and thighs of a seated person 3 : responsible custody : control going to drop the whole thing in your lap Hamilton Basso lapful ˈlap-ˌfu̇l noun lap 2 of 5 verb (1) lapped; lapping transitive verb 1 a : to fold over or around something : wind b : to envelop entirely : swathe 2 : to fold over especially into layers 3 : to hold protectively in or as if in the lap : cuddle 4 a : to place over and cover a part of : overlap lap shingles on a roof b : to join (things, such as two boards) by a lap joint 5 a : to dress, smooth, or polish (something, such as a metal surface) to a high degree of refinement or accuracy b : to shape or fit by working two surfaces together with or without abrasives until a very close fit is produced 6 a : to overtake and thereby lead or increase the lead over (another contestant) by a full circuit of a racecourse b : to complete the circuit of (a racecourse) intransitive verb 1 : fold, wind 2 a : to project beyond or spread over something b : to lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another : overlap 3 : to traverse a course lap 3 of 5 noun (2) 1 a : the amount by which one object overlaps or projects beyond another b : the part of an object that overlaps another 2 : a smoothing and polishing tool usually consisting of a piece of wood, leather, felt, or soft metal in a special shape used with or without an embedded abrasive 3 : a doubling or layering of a flexible substance (such as fibers or paper) 4 a : the act or an instance of traversing a course (such as a racing track or swimming pool) also : the distance covered b : one segment of a larger unit (such as a journey) c : one complete turn (as of a rope around a drum) lap 4 of 5 verb (2) lapped; lapping; laps 1 a transitive + intransitive : to take in (food or drink) with the tongue a cat lapping milk from a dish —often used with up Covered with sticky saliva, this long tongue helps the aardvark lap up a lot of termites. Jo Anne Chitwood Snow b transitive : to take in or absorb (something) eagerly or quickly —used with up The crowd lapped up every word he said. 2 a intransitive : to make a gentle, intermittent splashing sound It was quiet except for the ripples of water lapping at the side of the boat. Elisa Smith b intransitive : to move in little waves : wash … banging the table so hard that a couple of lattes lapped over the edge of their cups … Douglas Frantz et al. c transitive : to flow or splash against (something) in little waves … the firm ribbon of beach lapped by waves. William Nack lap 5 of 5 noun (3) 1 a : an act or instance of lapping b : the amount that can be carried to the mouth by one lick or scoop of the tongue 2 : a thin or weak beverage or food 3 : a gentle splashing sound Phrases the lap of luxury : an environment of great ease, comfort, and wealth Synonyms Verb (1) overlap overlay overlie overspread Noun (2) leg stage Verb (2) bathe lave lip splash wash See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English lappe, from Old English læppa; akin to Old High German lappa flap Verb (2) Middle English, from Old English lapian; akin to Old High German laffan to lick, Latin lambere, Greek laphyssein to devour First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun (2) 1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (2) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun (3) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing lap drop/fall into someone's lap gun lap land in someone's lap in the lap of the gods lap robe the lap of luxury lap joint lap dancing lap belt pace lap drop/dump (something) in/into/on someone's lap in the lap of luxury See More drop/fall into someone's lap gun lap land in someone's lap in the lap of the gods lap robe the lap of luxury lap joint lap dancing lap belt pace lap drop/dump (something) in/into/on someone's lap in the lap of luxury See More Kids Definition lap 1 of 4 noun ˈlap : the front part of a person between the hips and the knees when seated lap 2 of 4 verb lapped; lapping : overlap Lap one paper over another. lap 3 of 4 noun 1 : a part of something that overlaps another part 2 : one time around or over a course (as of a racetrack or swimming pool) 3 : a stage in a trip lap 4 of 4 verb lapped; lapping 1 : to scoop up food or drink with the tongue The dog lapped up the water. 2 : to splash gently The cold stream lapped his bare heels … Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia Medical Definition lap abbreviation laparotomy the lap of luxury phrase as in easy street a situation or state of carefree comfort After decades of hard work and careful saving, the couple found themselves living in the lap of luxury. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance easy street picnic hog heaven bed of roses beer and skittles fun and games heaven life of Reilly primrose path relaxation life of Riley paradise good life utopia American dream rest ease Antonyms & Near Antonyms horror agony nightmare misery hell murder torture torment See More
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