snip
🇬🇧 UK/snip/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To cut something with short, sharp strokes using scissors or similar tools
剪断,剪去
n.
A single cut with scissors; a small piece cut off
一剪,剪断;剪下的小片
🧩 Root Breakdown
Onomatopoeiasnipother
=snip
Common Collocations
- 1.snip off剪掉,剪断
- 2.snip away逐渐剪去
- 3.a quick snip快速剪一下
- 4.[snip out]剪出,裁出
Example Sentences
- 1.
She snipped the loose thread off her jacket with a small pair of scissors.
- 2.
The hairdresser snipped away carefully to give him a neat trim.
- 3.
Just snip the corner of the packet open to pour out the sauce.