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单词 snap
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snap

verb
 
/snæp/
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Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they snap
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he / she / it snaps
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/snæps/
past simple snapped
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past participle snapped
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-ing form snapping
/ˈsnæpɪŋ/
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Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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    break

  1.  
    [transitive, intransitive] to break something suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way
    • snap something The wind had snapped the tree in two.
    • snap something off (something) He snapped a twig off a bush.
    • snap (off) Suddenly, the rope snapped.
    • The branch she was standing on must have snapped off.
    Extra Examples
    • One of the table's legs had been snapped off.
    • She picked up the pencil and snapped it in two.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • suddenly
    • easily
    • off
    • …
    phrases
    • snap (something) in half
    • snap (something) in two
    See full entry
    2.

    take photograph

  2.  
    [transitive, intransitive] (informal) to take a photograph
    • snap something A passing tourist snapped the incident.
    • snap (away) She seemed oblivious to the crowds of photographers snapping away.
    3.

    open/close/move into position

  3. [intransitive, transitive] to move, or to move something, into a particular position quickly, especially with a sudden sharp noise
    • + adj. The lid snapped shut.
    • His eyes snapped open.
    • + adv./prep. He snapped to attention and saluted.
    • The plastic pieces snap together to make a replica of a dinosaur.
    • snap something + adj. She snapped the bag shut.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • suddenly
    • easily
    • off
    • …
    phrases
    • snap (something) in half
    • snap (something) in two
    See full entry
    4.

    speak impatiently

  4. [transitive, intransitive] to speak or say something in an impatient, usually angry, voice
    • + speech ‘Don't just stand there,’ she snapped.
    • snap (at somebody) I was tempted to snap back angrily at him.
    • snap something He snapped a reply.
    Extra Examples
    • ‘How should I know?’ Jen snapped back.
    • He lost his temper and snapped irritably at the children.
    Topics Feelingsc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • angrily
    • harshly
    • impatiently
    • …
    preposition
    • at
    See full entry
    5.

    of animal

  5. [intransitive] snap (at somebody/something) to try to bite somebody/something synonym nip
    • The dogs snarled and snapped at our heels.
    6.

    lose control

  6. [intransitive] to suddenly be unable to control your feelings any longer because the situation has become too difficult
    • My patience finally snapped.
    • When he said that, something snapped inside her.
    • And that did it. I snapped.
    • I guess he just snapped.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • suddenly
    • easily
    • off
    • …
    phrases
    • snap (something) in half
    • snap (something) in two
    See full entry
    7.

    fasten clothing

  7. [intransitive, transitive] snap (something) (North American English) to fasten a piece of clothing with a snap

    8. in American football

  8. [transitive] snap something (sport) (in American football) to start play by passing the ball back between your legs
    • Time will not be resumed until the ball is snapped on the next play.
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
    9. Word Originlate 15th cent. (in the senses ‘make a sudden audible bite’ and ‘quick sharp biting sound’): probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German snappen ‘seize’; partly imitative.
Idioms
bite/snap somebody’s head off
  1. (informal) to shout at somebody in an angry way, especially without reason
snap your fingers
  1. to make a sharp noise by moving your second or third finger quickly against your thumb, to attract somebody’s attention, or to mark the beat of music, for example
    • He snapped his fingers for the waiter to bring more wine.
    • He snapped his fingers and the waiter came running.
snap out of it/something | snap somebody out of it/something
  1. [no passive] (informal) to make an effort to stop feeling unhappy or depressed; to help somebody to stop feeling unhappy
    • You've been depressed for weeks. It's time you snapped out of it.
snap to it
  1. (informal) used, especially in orders, to tell somebody to start working harder or more quickly

snap

noun
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    sharp noise

  1. [countable] a sudden sharp noise, especially one made by something closing or breaking
    • She closed her purse with a snap.
    • the snap of a twig
    2.

    photograph

  2. (also snapshot)
     [countable] a photograph, especially one taken quickly
    • holiday snaps
    Extra Examples
    • I managed to get a snap of the incident.
    • She took a snap of all the hotels we stayed in.
    Topics Holidaysc2

    3. card game

  3. Snap
     [uncountable] a card game in which players take turns to put cards down and try to be the first to call out ‘snap’ when two similar cards are put down togetherTopics Games and toysc2

    4. fastener

  4. enlarge image
    (North American English)
    (British English press stud, popper)
    a type of button used for fastening clothes, consisting of two metal or plastic sections that can be pressed together see also brandy snap, cold snap, sugar snap
    5. Word Originlate 15th cent. (in the senses ‘make a sudden audible bite’ and ‘quick sharp biting sound’): probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German snappen ‘seize’; partly imitative.
Idioms
be a snap
  1. (North American English, informal) to be very easy to do
    • This job's a snap.

snap

adjective
/snæp/
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[only before noun]
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  1. made or done quickly and without careful thought or preparation
    • It was a snap decision.
    • They held a snap election.
    Oxford Collocations DictionarySnap is used with these nouns:
    • decision
    • judgement
    See full entry
    Word Originlate 15th cent. (in the senses ‘make a sudden audible bite’ and ‘quick sharp biting sound’): probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German snappen ‘seize’; partly imitative.

snap

exclamation
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  1. you say snap! in the card game called ‘Snap’ when two cards that are the same are put down
  2. (British English, informal) people say snap! to show that they are surprised when two things are the same
    • Snap! I've just bought curtains exactly like those.
    3. Word Originlate 15th cent. (in the senses ‘make a sudden audible bite’ and ‘quick sharp biting sound’): probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German snappen ‘seize’; partly imitative.
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