lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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1.

欣然接受, 津津有味地听

to accept something with enthusiasm

:
The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
观众津津有味地听着他演讲的每一个字。
She lapped up all the compliments.
欣然接受了所有的赞美。
2.

舔食, 用舌头喝

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

:
The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
猫咪很快地舔食了牛奶。
The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.
狗从碗里舔食了水。