cup /kʌp/ star5 CET4 TEM4 (cupping,cupped,cups)

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  N-COUNT（可数名词） A cup is a small round container that you drink from. Cups usually have handles and are made from china or plastic. (有把手的陶瓷或塑料) 杯子

  例：

  ...cups and saucers.

  …茶杯和茶碟。

• 2.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） You can use cup to refer to the cup and its contents, or to the contents only. 一杯···

  例：

  ...a cup of coffee.

  …一杯咖啡。

• 3.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A cup is a unit of measurement used in cooking. It is equal to 16 tablespoons or 8 fluid ounces. 量杯 (等于16大汤匙或8液盎司)

  例：

  Gradually add 1 cup of milk, stirring until the liquid is absorbed.

  逐渐加入一量杯牛奶，一边搅动直到液体被吸收。

• 4.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） Things, or parts of things, that are small, round, and hollow in shape can be referred to as cups. 杯状物

  例：

  ...the brass cups of the small chandelier.

  …小枝形吊灯上的黄铜杯状灯罩。

• 5.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A cup is a large metal cup with two handles that is given to the winner of a game or competition. 奖杯

  例：

  The Stars won the Stanley Cup in 1999.

  明星队赢得了1999年的斯坦利杯。

• 6.  

  N-IN-NAMES（名称内的名词） Cup is used in the names of some sports competitions in which the prize is a cup. …杯赛

  例：

  Sri Lanka's cricket team will play India in the final of the Asia Cup.

  斯里兰卡板球队将在亚洲杯决赛中与印度队交锋。

• 7.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you cup your hands, you make them into a curved shape like a cup. 把 (手等) 窝成杯状

  例：

  He cupped his hands around his mouth and called out for Diane.

  他两手窝成杯状围在嘴边，大声地呼唤黛安。

• 8.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you cup something in your hands, you make your hands into a curved dish-like shape and support it or hold it gently. 窝起手掌托住

  例：

  He cupped her chin in the palm of his hand.

  他窝起手掌托住她的下巴。