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cupping

/ˈkʌpɪŋ/

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noun

拔罐

The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.

Examples :

"The athlete sought relief from muscle soreness through cupping, hoping the suction would draw out inflammation. "

这位运动员通过拔罐来缓解肌肉酸痛，希望吸力能将炎症拔出来。

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noun

拔脓，吸脓疗法

A similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended cupping to help drain the infected abscess on his leg. "

医生建议用拔脓疗法来帮助排出他腿上感染的脓肿。

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noun

拔罐，火罐。

Fire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface.

Examples :

"After his back injury, the athlete tried cupping hoping it would relieve the pain and reduce inflammation. "

背部受伤后，这位运动员尝试了拔罐，希望它能缓解疼痛，减轻炎症。

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noun

品尝，杯测

The taking of a small amount of a beverage such as tea or coffee into the mouth in order to taste it; a session where this is done.

Examples :

"After her morning cupping of tea, Sarah felt much more focused for her schoolwork. "

莎拉早上品尝了茶之后，感觉更能集中精力做功课了。

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verb

拢成杯状，手呈杯状

To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.

Examples :

"She was cupping her hands to catch the rainwater dripping from the roof. "

她把手拢成杯状，想接住从屋顶滴落的雨水。

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verb

捧，用手捧。

To hold something in cupped hands.

Examples :

"He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."

他小心地用手捧着那个球。

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verb

倾注，倒入。

To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.

Examples :

"We are cupping some new brands of coffee today."

今天我们在品尝并用杯子盛装一些新品牌的咖啡。

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verb

敬酒, 劝酒。

To supply with cups of wine.

Examples :

"The host was busy cupping his guests, ensuring everyone's wine glasses were full throughout the evening. "

主人整晚忙着给客人敬酒劝酒，确保每个人酒杯里都满是酒。

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verb

拔罐

To apply a cupping apparatus to; to subject to the operation of cupping.

Examples :

"The doctor cupped my back to help relieve the muscle tension. "

医生在我背上拔了罐，以帮助缓解肌肉紧张。

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verb

拔罐

To make concave or in the form of a cup.

Examples :

"to cup the end of a screw"

把螺丝末端做成拔罐的形状

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