rap

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Definitions

v.

To strike something sharply with the knuckles or a hard object; to knock.

轻敲,叩击

n.

A sharp knock or blow; blame or punishment; a style of music featuring rhythmic spoken lyrics.

轻敲声;责罚;说唱音乐

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rapother
=rap

Common Collocations

  • 1.rap on the door敲门
  • 2.sharp rap急促的敲击
  • 3.rap one's knuckles敲指关节(以示警告)
  • 4.[rap at the window]敲窗户

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She rapped sharply on the door and waited for a response.

  • 2.

    The teacher rapped his knuckles on the desk to get the class's attention.

  • 3.

    There was a sharp rap at the window that startled everyone in the room.

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