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belly flop

/ˈbeli flɒp/

翻译: 笨拙或疼痛的跳水动作,腹部平拍在水面上;也常比喻失败或尴尬的尝试。

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/ˈbeli flɒp/B1informalsport
  • zh笨拙或疼痛的跳水动作,腹部平拍在水面上;也常比喻失败或尴尬的尝试。

A clumsy or painful dive into water where the diver's stomach hits the water flatly, often used metaphorically to describe a failed or awkward attempt at something.

  1. Diving mistakeB1informal

    A dive into water where the diver's stomach hits the water flatly, causing a loud slap and often pain.

    zh跳水失误

    • He attempted a cannonball but ended up doing a belly flop.
    • The crowd winced when they heard the sound of his belly flop.
    • She laughed after her clumsy belly flop into the pool.