pop
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
informal
Meaning: A short sharp sound; popular music; to go somewhere quickly
砰的一声,流行音乐,快速去一下
estallido, música pop, ir rápidamente
ポン(という音)、ポップ(音楽)、ひょいと行く
짧고 날카로운 소리; 대중음악; 어딘가에 잠깐 다녀오다
'Pop' has multiple meanings: a short, sharp sound; popular music; a fizzy drink (in some dialects); or to go somewhere quickly. As a verb, it means to make a sudden sound, burst, or to move quickly. It's a versatile informal word.
「pop」有多种含义:短促尖锐的声音;流行音乐;汽水(在某些方言中);或快速去某个地方。作为动词,它意味着发出突然的声音、爆裂或快速移动。这是一个用途广泛的非正式词汇。
«Pop» tiene múltiples significados: un sonido corto y agudo; música popular; una bebida gaseosa (en algunos dialectos); o ir a algún lugar rápidamente. Como verbo, significa hacer un sonido repentino, estallar o moverse rápidamente. Es una palabra informal muy versátil.
「pop」には複数の意味があります:短くて鋭い音、ポピュラー音楽、炭酸飲料(一部の方言で)、またはどこかに素早く行くこと。動詞としては、突然の音を立てる、破裂する、または素早く動くことを意味します。用途の広いカジュアルな言葉です。
'Pop'은 여러 가지 의미를 가지고 있습니다: 짧고 날카로운 소리, 대중음악, 탄산음료(일부 방언에서), 또는 어딘가에 잠깐 다녀오는 것을 뜻합니다. 동사로는 갑자기 소리를 내다, 터지다, 또는 빠르게 이동하다라는 의미입니다. 다양하게 쓰이는 비격식적 단어입니다.
Examples
- The balloon popped when it hit the ceiling. 气球撞到天花板时砰的一声破了。El globo estalló cuando golpeó el techo.風船は天井に当たった時にパンと割れました。풍선이 천장에 닿자 펑 하고 터졌습니다.
- She loves listening to pop music. 她喜欢听流行音乐。A ella le encanta escuchar música pop.彼女はポップミュージックを聴くのが好きです。그녀는 팝 음악 듣는 것을 좋아합니다.
- I'll just pop to the shops for some milk. 我去商店买点牛奶,马上回来。Voy un momento a las tiendas a por leche.ちょっと店に牛乳を買いに行ってきます。우유 좀 사러 잠깐 가게에 다녀올게요.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
An onomatopoeic word imitating a short, sharp sound, first recorded in the 15th century. The music sense is a 1950s abbreviation of 'popular'. The British informal sense of 'go quickly' dates from the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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