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Lưu ý: Bản dịch của mục này hiện đang được kiểm tra chất lượng, vì vậy một số nội dung tạm thời chỉ hiển thị bằng tiếng Anh.

Mục từ này chưa được dịch sang ngôn ngữ của bạn, vì vậy nội dung gốc được hiển thị bên dưới.

nip

To pinch or squeeze something sharply with the teeth or a tool. / To stop a problem or a situation from developing further by taking action early. / To move quickly or go somewhere briefly, typically used in British English. / A small, sharp pinch or a bite. / A very small amount of a strong alcoholic drink. / A slight coldness in the air that causes a stinging sensation on the skin.
Ngoại động từNội động từDanh từ
Số nhiều: nipsQuá khứ: nippedPhân từ 2: nippedV-ing: nipping

This term evokes a sensation of sudden, sharp, and localized pressure. Whether it is a physical bite from a pet or the stinging cold of a winter morning, the word suggests a brief but piercing intensity rather than a prolonged or heavy force.

In British English, the word takes on a lighthearted, casual tone when describing movement. It implies a trip that is not only fast but also purposeful and short in duration, contrasting with more formal verbs like travel or visit.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[~ something]

To pinch or squeeze something sharply with the teeth or a tool.

The puppy tried to nip my ankle during the walk.

Ngoại động từ
[~ something in the bud]

To stop a problem or a situation from developing further by taking action early.

We need to nip this argument in the bud before it ruins the friendship.

Nội động từ
[~]

To move quickly or go somewhere briefly, typically used in British English.

I am just going to nip to the shops for some milk.

Danh từ

A small, sharp pinch or a bite.

She felt a sudden nip on her arm from the insect.

Danh từ

A very small amount of a strong alcoholic drink.

He poured himself a small nip of brandy to warm up.

Danh từ

A slight coldness in the air that causes a stinging sensation on the skin.

There is a real nip in the air this morning.

Ví dụ

The puppy tried to nip my ankle while I was walking.

The puppy tried to nip my ankle while I was walking.

We need to nip this argument in the bud before it ruins the whole meeting.

We need to nip this argument in the bud before it ruins the whole meeting.

Business

I will just nip to the shop for some milk.

I will just nip to the shop for some milk.

Ouch, that was a sharp nip on the arm.

Ouch, that was a sharp nip on the arm.

He poured himself a small nip of brandy to warm up.

He poured himself a small nip of brandy to warm up.

There is a real nip in the air this morning.

There is a real nip in the air this morning.

I should nip out for a second to take this call.

I should nip out for a second to take this call.

Office

The frost will nip the young shoots if we do not cover them.

The frost will nip the young shoots if we do not cover them.

Wait here, I am just nipping inside to grab my umbrella.

Wait here, I am just nipping inside to grab my umbrella.

Travel

Cụm động từ

nip in

to go somewhere quickly and briefly

nip out

to leave a place for a short period of time

Can you watch the kids while I nip out for a cigarette?

nip off

to leave quickly or suddenly

He nipped off to the pub as soon as the clock struck five.

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