clap out
US /klæp aʊt/
UK /klæp aʊt/
1.
鼓掌送别, 鼓掌结束
to applaud someone or something as they leave or finish
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The audience began to clap out the performers as they took their final bow.
当表演者最后一次鞠躬时，观众开始鼓掌送别。
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Let's clap out the graduating class as they walk across the stage.
让我们鼓掌送别走上舞台的毕业生。
2.
开报废, 弄坏
to wear out or break down a machine or vehicle through excessive use
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He drove that old car so much he eventually clapped it out.
他把那辆旧车开得太多，最终把它开报废了。
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The old washing machine was completely clapped out after years of heavy use.
那台旧洗衣机在多年大量使用后彻底报废了。