lip
Significado: Either of the two fleshy parts forming the mouth; the edge of a container
Lip refers to the fleshy parts around the mouth opening. It can also mean the edge of a container like a cup or jug. 'Lip service' means expressing support without taking action. 'Stiff upper lip' is a British expression meaning to remain calm and not show emotion in difficult situations.
Ejemplos
- She bit her lip nervously during the interview. 面试时她紧张地咬着嘴唇。Ella se mordió el labio nerviosamente durante la entrevista.彼女は面接中に緊張して唇を噛みました。그녀는 면접 중에 긴장하여 입술을 깨물었습니다.
- Be careful not to chip the lip of that antique vase. 小心别把那个古董花瓶的边缘弄碎。Ten cuidado de no astillar el borde de ese jarrón antiguo.その骨董品の花瓶の縁を欠けさせないように気をつけてください。그 골동품 꽃병의 가장자리가 깨지지 않도록 조심하세요.
- They paid lip service to the idea but never implemented it. 他们对这个想法只是口头支持,从未付诸实施。Ellos dieron apoyo de boquilla a la idea pero nunca la implementaron.彼らはその考えに口先だけの支持をしましたが、実行しませんでした。그들은 그 아이디어에 립서비스만 했을 뿐 실행하지 않았습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'lippa', from Proto-Germanic 'lepjan', from Proto-Indo-European 'leb-' (lip, to lick). Related to Latin 'labium' (lip) and 'labrum'. The phrase 'lip service' (insincere support) dates from the 1640s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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