lapping

• 指使重叠元素（如瓦片、木板或涂层）部分相互覆盖的铺设或覆盖方法；也指波浪拍打、舔食或轻拍的动作。

A noun referring to a method of covering a surface where overlapping elements, such as tiles or shingles, partially cover one another.

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1. Overlapping arrangementB2formal

   A method of covering a surface where each piece partially covers the previous one, as with tiles, shingles, or similar materials.

   搭接排列

   • The roofing was done using a traditional lapping technique.
   • The carpenter ensured each shingle had a proper lapping to prevent leaks.
   • Lapping the tiles required careful alignment to create a uniform pattern.
   • The floor was installed with a slight lapping of the boards.

   同义词imbricationoverlapoverlappingshingling

2. Gentle washing soundA2formal

   The soft, rhythmic sound made by water as it washes against a shore, boat, or other surface.

   拍岸声

   • The lapping of the waves against the dock was very relaxing.
   • She fell asleep to the gentle lapping of the lake.
   • The only sound was the quiet lapping of water on the hull.
   • We enjoyed the lapping of the tide on the sandy beach.

   同义词murmuringripplingwashing

• 动词，指用舌头舔食或饮用液体；也指在比赛中领先对手整整一圈。

A verb used to indicate the act of drinking by taking up liquid with the tongue, or to overtake and pass a competitor by a full circuit in a race.

1. Drink with tongueA2formal

   To drink a liquid by taking it up with the tongue, as a cat or dog does.

   舔食

   • The cat lapped the milk from the bowl.
   • The dog lapped water from the puddle.
   • She watched the kitten lap up the cream.

   同义词lickslurp

2. Wash or flow againstB2formal

   To flow or wash gently against a surface, often used for water.

   轻拍

   • The waves lapped against the shore.
   • Water lapped the sides of the boat.
   • The river lapped at the edges of the bank.

   同义词bathelickripplesloshsplashswishwash

3. Overtake in a raceB2formal

   To pass a competitor who is one or more laps behind in a race.

   套圈超越

   • The leading driver lapped the slower cars.
   • He lapped his opponent in the final stretch.
   • The runner lapped the entire field in the marathon.

   同义词outdistanceoutstripoverhaulovertakepass

短语动词变体lap up