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slap on

/slæp ɒn/

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verb

/slæp ɒn/B2formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения быстрого или небрежного нанесения чего-либо, или резкого добавления чего-либо (часто стоимости или платы).

A phrasal verb used to indicate applying something quickly or carelessly, or adding something (often a cost or charge) abruptly.

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, separable

  1. Apply quickly or carelesslyinformal

    To put something onto a surface in a hasty or careless manner.

    ruНанести быстро или небрежно

    • He slapped on some sunscreen before going to the beach.
    • She slapped on a coat of paint without priming the wall.
    • Just slap on a bandage for now.

    Synonymsdaubplasterslatherslopsmear

  2. Add or impose suddenlyinformal

    To add something, often a cost or restriction, suddenly or without much thought.

    ruВнезапно ввести

    • The government slapped on a new tax on imported goods.
    • They slapped on a late fee for the overdue payment.
    • The restaurant slapped on a service charge for large groups.

    Synonymsaddattachclap onimposelevytack on

Forms
  • slapped on past participle
  • slapped on past simple
  • slapping on present participle
  • slaps on third person singular

Base verbslap

Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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