lip
n
1 [C] either of the fleshy edges of the opening of the mouth 一片嘴唇
the lower/upper lip 下[上]嘴唇
kiss sb on the lips 吻某人的嘴唇
She had a cigarette between her lips. 她叼著一枝香烟.
He put the bottle to his lips and drank deeply. 他拿著瓶子对嘴儿大口喝. =>illus at head 见head插图. => Usage at body 用法见body.
2 [C] edge of a hollow container or opening (容器或洞的)边, 口
the lip of a cup, saucer, crater 杯口、 碟边、 火山口.
3 [U] (sl 俚) impudence 唐突; 放肆
Less of your lip! ie Don't be so cheeky! 别那麽放肆!
4 (idm 习语) bite one's lip => bite1. button one's lip => button. curl one's lip => curl2. hang on sb's lips => hang1. lick/smack one's lips/chops => lick. one's lips are sealed one will not or must not discuss or reveal sth 闭口不谈; 绝口不道
I'd like to tell you what I know but my lips are sealed. 我何尝不想把我知道的都告诉你, 只是有口难言. a stiff upper lip => stiff. there's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip => slip1.
What about vegetables, Sir? They usually go bad as soon as we are at sea.
那些蔬菜怎么办呢,先生?通常是刚一出海它们就会坏掉的。
Are there any hobbies or sports you particularly like?
但是,如果你喜欢读中文的短篇小说。
So, celebrate your success, and invite your parents to celebrate with you, however hard it may be for them. If you continue to be excited about your future, you may come to educate your parents in the same way.