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lap

[læp] n.膝部；一圈

Word: Lap

Pronunciation

/læp/

Definitions

Noun (n)

  1. The part of the body from the waist to the knees when one is seated, especially when supported by the thighs. Example: “The child sat on his mother’s lap.”
  2. The act of stretching out the arms and laying them across something, often oneself, as in relaxation or sleep. Example: “He rested his head on his lap.”
  3. A circuit completed around a track or course; one full turn or round. Example: “The athlete finished the race in three laps.”
  4. In some animals, the hanging lower lip or the mouth cavity itself. Example: “The cat drank milk from its lap.”
  5. A unit of measure equal to about ⅛ of a mile (0.25 km) in horse racing and other sports. Example: “The horse won by a length in the final lap.”

Verb (v)

  1. To take up or hold with or as if with the lap. Example: “She lapped her baby close in her arms.”
  2. To move with the tongue over a surface to take up liquid. Example: “The dog lapped water from the bowl.”
  3. To go around or circle repeatedly, especially while running or swimming. Example: “The swimmer lapped the pool twice.”
  4. To be superior to (someone) by a large margin; surpass greatly. Example: “His talent lapped his competitors in the field.”

Adjective (adj)

  1. Of or relating to the lap or a lap. Example: “A lap blanket keeps you warm while sitting on the couch.”

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