clap /klæp/ I.vi. & vt. 1.鼓掌，拍手; 为…拍掌: The teacher clapped to attract the class’s attention. 老师拍手以引起全班同学的注意。The audience clapped the violinist heartily. 观众们亲切地向提琴手鼓掌。 2.(友善地)拍，(猛地)推一下: The victorious players clapped each other on the back. 取胜的球员们互相拍着背部。He clapped the door shut. 他猛地把门推上。 ‖II. n. ［c］ 拍，鼓掌：give sb. a clap on the back 在某人背上拍一下；receive a clap on the shoulder 觉得有人在肩膀上拍了一下 The audience gave him a clap. 观众为他鼓掌。