/flæp ||; flæp/noun [C] a piece of material, paper, etc that is fixed to sth at one side only, often covering an opening (一端固定的)口盖: the flap of an envelope信封口盖☞picture at bag and tent 见bag及tent插图 be in/get into a flap(informal 非正式) to be in/get into a state of worry or excitement 慌作一团;激动起来
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/flæp ||; flæp/verb (flapping;flapped)
1 [I,T] to move (sth) up and down or from side to side, especially in the wind (使)上下或左右摆动(尤指随风飘扬): The sails were flapping in the wind.船帆迎风拍动。The bird flapped its wings and flew away.那鸟振翅而去。
2 [I] (informal 非正式) to become worried or excited 慌作一团;激动起来: Stop flapping -- it's all organized!一切都已安排妥当,你用不着紧张!