snap
gb/snˈæp/ us/snˈæp/
A2
Anh
~ 2900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
A2
action
1
Make a sharp cracking sound
To make a short, loud sound like something breaking.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to snap [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'snap' with 'crack' — 'snap' often implies a deliberate or quick action.
Từ đồng nghĩa
break (General term for separating into pieces; may not imply the sharp sound.)
Từ trái nghĩa
mend (Means to repair or fix something broken, opposite of breaking it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
snap a twig
|snap a pencil
|snap in half
|snap shut
Chủ đề
daily life
|sounds
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She accidentally snapped the pencil in half.
- The branch snapped under his weight.
- I heard the rope snap and then fall to the ground.
- He snapped the lid shut with one hand.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I snapped the stick.
- The branch snapped in the wind.
- She snapped the toy in two.
- I heard the door snap shut.
Động từ
B1
action
2
Speak sharply in anger
To speak in a short, angry way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to snap at [someone]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'snap at' with 'yell at', but 'snap' is often quieter and quicker.
Từ đồng nghĩa
retort (Implements a quick, often clever reply; 'snap' is more emotional and abrupt.)
Từ trái nghĩa
reply calmly (Responding without irritation contrasts with snapping in anger.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
snap at someone
|snap back
|snap angrily
Chủ đề
emotions
|communication
Ví dụ
- She snapped at her brother for interrupting.
- 'Don't touch that!' he snapped.
- I didn't mean to snap at you, I'm just tired.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He snapped at me when I asked a question.
- She snapped at her friend.
- Dad snapped at us because we were late.
Động từ
A2
action
3
Take a quick photograph
To take a photo quickly without much planning.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to snap [a photo/picture] of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may think 'snap' always involves sound; in this sense it means taking a photo.
Từ đồng nghĩa
photograph ('Photograph' is more formal and doesn't necessarily imply speed.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ignore (Not capturing an image at all is the opposite action.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
snap a photo
|snap a picture
|snap a selfie
Chủ đề
photography
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Ví dụ
- She snapped a photo of the sunset.
- He snapped a picture of the kids playing.
- Tourists were snapping selfies in front of the monument.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I snapped a photo of my dog.
- She snapped a picture of the cake.
- He snapped a selfie with his phone.
Động từ
B2
action
4
Lose self-control suddenly
To suddenly get very angry or upset after being calm before.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to snap [mentally/emotionally]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this with 'snap at someone', but here it may not involve words — just losing control.
Từ đồng nghĩa
break down ('Break down' can be slower and more emotional; 'snap' is sudden.)
Từ trái nghĩa
keep calm (Maintaining composure is opposite to snapping emotionally.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
finally snap
|about to snap
Chủ đề
emotions
|psychology
|health
Ví dụ
- After hours of questioning, he finally snapped.
- She snapped under the pressure of work.
- He seemed fine all day, then suddenly snapped.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He snapped after many problems.
- She snapped at work because she was tired.
- I will snap if this noise continues.
Danh từ
A2
event
5
Short sharp cracking sound
A short loud sound like something breaking quickly.
Từ đồng nghĩa
crack ('Crack' can refer to both sound and line; 'snap' is purely the sound here.)
Từ trái nghĩa
silence (Lack of any sound is the opposite.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
with a snap
|the snap of a twig
Chủ đề
sounds
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- There was a loud snap as the branch broke.
- The door closed with a snap.
- I heard the snap of the rope giving way.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I heard a snap from the tree.
- The door shut with a snap.
- There was a snap when it broke.
Danh từ
B1
entity
6
Fastener that clicks together
A small button-like thing on clothes or bags that clicks when closed.
Từ đồng nghĩa
press stud ('Press stud' is more common in British English; same object.)
Từ trái nghĩa
zipper (Different type of clothing fastener.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
metal snap
|press stud snap
Chủ đề
clothing
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- The jacket has snaps instead of buttons.
- She fixed the broken snap on her purse.
- The baby’s onesie closes with snaps.
Ví dụ cho người học
- My coat has snaps on it.
- The bag closes with a snap.
- The shirt has metal snaps.
Ngữ pháp
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snap
IPA
GB/snˈæp/
US/snˈæp/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
snap (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (snap)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: snap
- Plural: snap, snaps
Verb
- Base: snap
- 3rd Person Singular: snaps
- Present Participle: snapping
- Past: snapped
Họ từ
Forms
snaps
noun
snapping
verb
snapped
verb
Core family
snappy
adjective
Related words
snapshot
noun B1
Advanced or less common
snappily
adverb
snappish
adjective
Điểm ngữ pháp nổi bật
- Irregular present participle: snapping Verb
- Irregular past: snapped Verb
Cách diễn đạt
in a snap
1/ˈɪn ə snˈæp/
idiom
informal
Happen very quickly and easily
Happening very fast and without trouble.
Ví dụ
- She finished her homework in a snap.
- This app lets you edit photos in a snap.
like snapping your fingers
1/lˈaɪk snˈæpɪŋ jˈʊɹ fˈɪŋɡɚz/
idiom
informal
Extremely easy or quick action/event
Something that is very easy or happens very fast, just like making a snapping sound with your fingers.
Ví dụ
- For her, solving that puzzle was like snapping her fingers.
- The change happened like snapping your fingers.
snap out of it
1/snˈæp ˈaʊt əv ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Stop being upset quickly
To quickly stop feeling sad, angry, or not paying attention, and return to normal thinking or behavior.
Ví dụ
- You need to snap out of it and focus on your work.
- He finally snapped out of it after we talked to him.
snap to it
1/snˈæp tə ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Start working quickly now
To begin working hard or moving fast right away.
Ví dụ
- Come on, snap to it — we’re late!
- He told the team to snap to it before the boss arrived.
snap up
1/snˈæp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Quickly get something desirable
To get something quickly before other people can get it.
Ví dụ
- Tickets for the concert were snapped up within minutes.
- She snapped up the last piece of cake.