搜尋結果
fillip
- IPA[ˈfɪlɪp]
英式
- something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity;a movement made by bending the last joint of the finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it; a flick of the finger.
- propel (a small object) with a flick of the fingers.;strike slightly and smartly
noun: fillip, plural noun: fillips
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity the halving of car tax would provide a fillip to sales
- 2. archaic a movement made by bending the last joint of the finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it; a flick of the finger.
- ▪ a slight smart stroke or tap inflicted with a flick of the finger.
動詞
- 1. archaic propel (a small object) with a flick of the fingers.
- ▪ archaic strike slightly and smartly he filliped him over the nose