拍板pāi∥bǎn 1.打拍板{strike a pair of clappers to mark the rhythm}: 你唱,我来～。{You'll sing and I'll beat time for you.} 2.商行拍卖货物,为表示成交而拍打木板。{rap the gavel to clinch a business deal} 3.〈比喻fig.〉主事人做出决定{make a decision}: ～定案{come to a verdict on a case}|这件事得由厂长～。{The final say on this matter rests with the factory director.}