clap to make a short loud noise by hitting your hands together 拍（手），击（掌） The band played a familiar tune which had everyone clapping along. 乐队演奏了一支熟悉的曲子，大家都跟着一起拍手。 to put your hand on something quickly and firmly 快速用力把手放到（某物上面） ‘Mick!’ She clapped her hand over her mouth. ‘I’d forgotten!’ “米克！”她突然用手捂住了嘴，“我忘了！”