nipping

• 形容天气寒冷，冷得刺骨、凛冽或扎人。也形容言语尖刻、讽刺挖苦。

Describes cold weather that is sharp, biting, or stinging.

1. Sharp or bitingB2formal

   Capable of causing a sharp, stinging sensation, often used to describe cold or wind.

   刺骨的或咬人的

   • The nipping wind cut through his coat.
   • A nipping frost covered the ground this morning.
   • The air had a nipping quality that made her shiver.

   同义词bittercuttingkeenpenetratingpiercingpungentrawsharpstinging

2. Pleasantly coldB2informal

   Describing cold weather that is refreshing and invigorating rather than unpleasant.

   刺骨的清爽

   • The nipping morning air woke me up instantly.
   • We went for a walk in the nipping autumn breeze.
   • There's a nipping chill in the air that feels great after a workout.

   同义词briskcrispfreshinvigorating

   反义词balmyhotmildwarm

• 动词，指捏、咬、掐或用手指快速夹住，也指剪掉或切下小部分，或快速地轻咬、轻触。

A verb used to indicate the act of pinching, biting, or cutting off a small piece, or moving quickly and lightly.

1. Squeeze tightlyB1formal

   To press or pinch something firmly between two surfaces, such as fingers or a tool.

   夹紧

   • She nipped the stem of the flower between her thumb and forefinger.
   • He nipped the wire with a pair of pliers.
   • The crab nipped my toe with its claw.

   同义词clampcompressgrippinchpresssqueezetweak

   反义词loosenrelease

2. Give a small sharp biteB1formal

   To bite something lightly and quickly, often causing a sharp but minor pain.

   轻咬

   • The puppy nipped at my heels playfully.
   • A mosquito nipped me on the arm.
   • The fish nipped at the bait.

   同义词bitenibblepinchsnaptweak

3. Sever or remove by pinchingB2formal

   To cut or remove something by pinching or snipping it off.

   掐断

   • She nipped off the dead leaves from the plant.
   • He nipped the thread with scissors.
   • The gardener nipped the buds to encourage growth.

   同义词clipcut offnip offseversnip

短语动词变体nip off