lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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1.

absorver, aceitar com entusiasmo

to accept something with enthusiasm

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The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
A plateia absorveu cada palavra do seu discurso.
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She lapped up all the compliments.
Ela absorveu todos os elogios.
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2.

lamber, beber lambendo

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

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The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
O gato lambeu o leite rapidamente.
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The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.
O cachorro lambeu a água da tigela.
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