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snap

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: snapsQuá khứ: snappedPhân từ 2: snappedV-ing: snappingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word evokes a sensation of suddenness and fragility. It captures the precise moment when tension reaches a breaking point and releases instantly, whether that is a physical object fracturing or a person's mental endurance failing. It carries a sharp, percussive energy that implies an irreversible change in state. In social contexts, it often suggests a lack of patience or a volatile temperament. When used to describe a task, it shifts from a feeling of tension to a feeling of ease, implying that the goal can be achieved in a single, quick motion without prolonged effort.

Countable when referring to a specific sound or a quick photograph. Uncountable when referring to the general quality of being easy.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

"The dry twig snapped under his boot."

Nội động từ
[someone]

To lose one's emotional control and react with anger.

"After weeks of stress, he finally snapped."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To make a sudden, sharp movement or sound.

"She snapped her fingers to get the waiter's attention."

Danh từ
[none]

A sudden, sharp cracking sound.

"There was a loud snap as the cable broke."

Danh từ
[none]

A quick, effortless victory or a simple task.

"Winning the game was a snap."

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