
Definitions
v. To break suddenly with a short, sharp sound.
啪地折断;绷断
v. To speak suddenly in an angry or impatient way.
厉声说;没好气地说
v. To take a photograph quickly.
拍照;抓拍
Example
The dry twig snapped when I stepped on it.
我踩到那根干树枝时,它啪的一声断了。
Under constant workplace pressure, employees may snap at colleagues, damaging cooperation and reducing overall team productivity.
在持续的工作压力下,员工可能会对同事厉声说话,损害合作并降低团队整体效率。
Collocations
- snap in half
- snap at someone
- snap a photo
Word family
- snapping (adj.)
Usage tip
snap at someone常指厉声说话,也可指猛咬某人。
FAQ
- What does snap mean?
- To break suddenly with a short, sharp sound. To speak suddenly in an angry or impatient way. To take a photograph quickly.
- How is snap pronounced?
- UK /snæp/, US /snæp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.