zip

• 一个多义词名词：可指用于连接两条齿边的拉链；也可表示极少、零或无；还可表示精力、劲头。

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab, a quantity of no importance, or forceful exertion.

1. Zero or nothingB1informalamerican

   A quantity of no importance; nothing at all.

   零

   • He knows zip about fixing cars.
   • I got zip for my efforts on that project.
   • She said she earned zip from the deal.

   同义词aughtnadanaughtnilnothingnoughtzerozilchzippo

   反义词alleverythingplenty

2. Energy or vigorB2informal

   Forceful exertion; liveliness or energy.

   精力

   • The team played with a lot of zip in the second half.
   • Add some zip to your presentation with a few jokes.
   • This coffee really gives me some zip in the morning.

   同义词dashenergygustolivelinesspeppunchspiritvervevigorvimvitalityzest

   反义词apathyinactivityinertialanguorlethargylistlessnesssluggishnesstorpor

3. ZipperA2formal

   A fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab.

   拉链

   • The zip on my jacket broke.
   • She pulled the zip up on her suitcase.
   • Make sure the zip is closed before you wash the coat.

   同义词slide fastenerzip fastenerzipper

• 动词，表示拉上或拉合某物的拉链，或表示快速移动、疾驰。

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or closing something with a zipper, or moving quickly.

1. Close with a zipperA2formal

   To fasten or close something using a zipper.

   拉上拉链

   • She zipped her jacket before going outside.
   • He zipped the bag shut after packing his things.
   • Please zip your coat; it's cold outside.

   同义词do upfastenzip up

   反义词unzip

2. Move very fastB1informal

   To move or travel at high speed.

   疾驰

   • The car zipped past us on the highway.
   • He zipped through his homework in ten minutes.
   • The kids zipped around the playground.

   同义词dashflyracerushshootspeedtearwhizzoom

   反义词amblecrawlcreepdawdleplodsaunterstrolltrudge

短语动词变体zip byzip up