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snapverb, noun, adjective, exclamationBrE /snæp/NAmE /snæp/verb

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(-pp-) break1 [transitive, intransitive] to break sth suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way~ sthThe wind had snapped the tree in two.~ sth off (sth) He snapped a twig off a bush.~ (off) Suddenly, the rope snapped. The branch she was standing on must have snapped off. open/close/move into position2 [intransitive, transitive] to move, or to move sth, into a particular position quickly, especially with a sudden sharp noise+ adj.The lid snapped shut. His eyes snapped open.+ adv./prep. He snapped to attention and saluted.~ sth + adj. She snapped the bag shut. speak impatiently3 [transitive, intransitive] to speak or say sth in an impatient, usually angry, voice+ speech‘Don't just stand there,’ she snapped.~ (at sb) I was tempted to snap back angrily at him.~ sth He snapped a reply. of animal4 [intransitive] ~ (at sb/sth) to try to bite sb/sth nipThe dogs snarled and snapped at our heels. take photograph5 [transitive, intransitive] (informal) to take a photograph~ sthA passing tourist snapped the incident.~ (away) She seemed oblivious to the crowds of photographers snapping away. lose control6 [intransitive] to suddenly be unable to control your feelings any longer because the situation has become too difficultMy patience finally snapped. When he said that, something snapped inside her. And that did it. I snapped. fasten clothing7 [intransitive, transitive] ~ (sth) (NAmE) to fasten a piece of clothing with a snapsnap your ˈfingersto make a sharp noise by moving your second or third finger quickly against your thumb, to attract sb's attention, or to mark the beat of music, for exampleHe snapped his fingers for the waiter to bring more wine.ˌsnap ˈout of it/sth| ˌsnap sb ˈout of it/sth [no passive] (informal) to make an effort to stop feeling unhappy or depressed; to help sb to stop feeling unhappyYou've been depressed for weeks. It's time you snapped out of it.ˌsnap ˈto it (informal) used, especially in orders, to tell sb to start working harder or more quickly more at bite/snap sb's head off at head n.ˌsnap sthˈoutto say sth in a sharp unpleasant wayThe sergeant snapped out an order.ˌsnap sthˈup(informal) to buy or obtain sth quickly because it is cheap or you want it very muchAll the best bargains were snapped up within hours. (figurative) She's been snapped up by Hollywood to star in two major movies.



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 sharp noise1 [countable] a sudden sharp noise, especially one made by sth closing or breakingShe closed her purse with a snap. the snap of a twig photograph2 (also snap•shot) [countable] a photograph, especially one taken quicklyholiday snaps card game3 Snap [uncountable] a card game in which players take turns to put cards down and try to be the first to call out ‘snap’ when two similar cards are put down together fastener4 (NAmE)(BrE ˈpress stud, pop•per)a type of button used for fastening clothes, consisting of two metal or plastic sections that can be pressed together see also brandy snap, cold snapbe a ˈsnap (NAmE, informal) to be very easy to doThis job's a snap.adjective

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[only before noun]made or done quickly and without careful thought or preparationIt was a snap decision. They held a snap election.exclamation

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1 you say snap! in the card game called ‘Snap’ when two cards that are the same are put down2 (BrE, informal) people say snap! to show that they are surprised when two things are the sameSnap! I've just bought that CD too!

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柯林斯2008

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