Definitions
n. A small drinking container, or the amount it holds.
杯子；一杯的量
n. A decorative container awarded for winning a competition.
奖杯
v. To curve your hands into a hollow shape to hold something.
使呈杯状；捧住
Example
I warmed my hands around a cup of tea.
我双手捧着一杯茶取暖。
Encouraging customers to bring a reusable cup can help cafés reduce waste from disposable packaging.
鼓励顾客自带可重复使用的杯子，可以帮助咖啡馆减少一次性包装垃圾。
Collocations
- a cup of tea
- a reusable cup
- win the cup
- cup your hands
Word family
- cupful (n.)
Usage tip
a cup of后接饮品；cup作动词可表示用手捧住。
FAQ
- What does cup mean?
- A small drinking container, or the amount it holds. A decorative container awarded for winning a competition. To curve your hands into a hollow shape to hold something.
- How is cup pronounced?
- UK /kʌp/, US /kʌp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
