flop /flɒp/ star2 TEM8 (flopping,flopped,flops)

• 1.  

  V-I（不及物动词） If you flop into a chair, for example, you sit down suddenly and heavily because you are so tired. (因疲惫) 一下子重重地坐下

  例：

  Bunbury flopped down upon the bed and rested his tired feet.

  邦伯里扑通一声躺倒在床上，休息一下疲惫的双脚。

• 2.  

  V-I（不及物动词） If something flops onto something else, it falls there heavily or untidily. 沉重地摔落

  例：

  The briefcase flopped onto the desk.

  公文包重重地落在桌上。

• 3.  

  V-I（不及物动词） If something flops, it is completely unsuccessful. 彻底失败 [非正式]

  例：

  The film flopped badly at the box office.

  这部电影在票房上遭到惨败。

• 4.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） If something is a flop, it is completely unsuccessful. 惨败 [非正式]

  例：

  It is the public who decide whether a film is a hit or a flop.

  决定一部电影是成功还是失败的是公众。