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paste

/peɪst/

When used as a noun to describe a substance, 'paste' is typically an uncountable noun (e.g., 'some paste'), though it can be countable when referring to specific types of pastes. In computing, 'paste' is almost always used in conjunction with 'copy' or 'cut'. It refers specifically to the action of placing stored data into a new area. The meaning 'to beat someone decisively' is informal and can be used both in sports contexts and as slang for physical fighting.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is frantically trying to finalize the quarterly report while Mr. Sterling is on a 'spiritual walk'.
Mr. Sterling

The digital ether is a mirror. Just paste the vision board into the email.

Mr. Sterling
Jessica
Jessica

Sir, I can't just paste an image and call it a report. I'm losing my mind.

💡
The dialogue highlights the clash between Mr. Sterling's eccentric, metaphorical approach to business (treating an email like a 'mirror') and Jessica's high-stress need for formal structure. The word 'paste' is used in its computing sense, serving as the central point of conflict regarding the quality of the report.

Ý nghĩa

noun

A thick, soft, moist substance, often used as an adhesive or for food preparation.

"She mixed the flour and water into a thick paste."

verb (transitive)

To glue or stick something to a surface using a paste-like adhesive.

"The student had to paste the pictures into his scrapbook."

verb (transitive)

In computing, to insert data from a clipboard into a specific location in a document.

"Copy the link and then paste it into your browser."

verb (transitive)

To beat or defeat someone decisively; to hit someone repeatedly.

"The champion completely pasted his opponent in the final round."

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