nip
UK/nip/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To pinch or bite sharply; to cut off with a quick squeeze; to damage with cold
捏；夹；咬；剪断；冻伤
n.
A sharp pinch or bite; a small drink of spirits; biting cold
捏；夹；一小口（酒）；刺骨的寒冷
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnipother
=nip
Common Collocations
- 1.nip in the bud防患于未然
- 2.nip and tuck旗鼓相当
- 3.nip off夹断
Example Sentences
- 1.
They managed to nip the problem in the bud before it escalated.
- 2.
The competition was nip and tuck throughout the entire season.
- 3.
She carefully nipped off the dead flowers from the plant.