Flip



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 不敬的
• ［类］ flip : respect / nonchalant : concern ( 不敬的无尊敬 / 不关心的无关心)

Webster Collegiate

I. verb (flipped; flipping)

• Etymology: probably imitative
• Date: circa 1567
• transitive verb
  • 1. to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air <flip a coin>; also toss <flip me the ball><flip one end of the scarf over your shoulder>
  • 2.
    • a. to cause to turn and especially to turn over <flipped the car><flipping the pages of a book>
    • b. to move with a small quick motion <flip a switch>
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to make a twitching or flicking movement <the fish flipped and flopped on the deck>; also to change from one position to another and especially turn over <the car flipped>
  • 2. leaf 2 <flipped through the pages>
  • 3. slang
    • a. to lose one's mind or composure — often used with out
    • b. to become very enthusiastic

II. noun

• Date: 1695
• 1. a mixed drink usually consisting of a sweetened spiced liquor with beaten eggs
• 2. an act or instance of flipping
• 3. the motion used in flipping
• 4. a somersault especially in the air

III. adjective

• Date: 1823
• flippant, impertinent

记忆

Philip 最求的就是flip，轻轻一弹就可以启动的电器。所以叫做飞利浦

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