Lapped Meaning in English
word · lemma: lap
释义
'Lapped' is the past form of 'lap.' It can mean to drink liquid by licking it up (like a cat), or in racing, to pass someone by one full circuit.
用法与细微差别
Often used for animals ('the cat lapped up the milk') and motorsports ('she lapped her opponent'). 'Lapped' can be confusing because 'lap' also means 'the upper legs area when sitting,' unrelated to the verb. Watch for the passive form: 'was lapped.'
例句
The kitten lapped the milk from the bowl.
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He lapped his competitor during the race.
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The dog quickly lapped up the water.
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By the end of the second lap, she had already lapped half the field.
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The thirsty puppy eagerly lapped at the puddle after the rain stopped.
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He was disappointed when he realized he’d been lapped by the leaders.
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