rap someone's knuckles

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词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    to tap one's knuckles on an object such as a desk or wall to attract attention or as a signal of commmunication.

    Just rap your knuckles on the wall when you're ready to go.

  2. 2.

    to give someone a punishment.

    过时 习语

    If the sales department doesn't get organized soon, the CEO is going to rap their knuckles.

  3. 3.

    to strike someone on the back of the hand usually as a method of punishment.

    古体

    In the old days the teacher would rap someone's knuckles with a ruler if they misbehaved in class.