拍
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I v.
1) clap; pat
2) take pictures; shoot film
他想把这部小说拍成电影。 He wants to make a movie of this novel.
3) send telegrams/etc.
4) coll. lick sb.'s boots; fawn on
5) flap (the wings/etc.)
6) beat; lash
7) slang a) put money down b) defeat; beat
II b.f.
1) racket; paddle (拍子)
2) mus. beat; time (拍子)
这首歌儿是二四拍。 This song has a 2/4 beat.