nip /nɪp/ ●nip sth in the ˈbudstop sth in its early stages because you think it is dangerous to let it develop将…扼杀在萌芽状态；防患于未然◆This problem needs to be nipped in the bud before it is too late. 这个问题应该被扼杀在萌芽状态，以防为时过晚。◆I think that the government’s new proposal should be quickly nipped in the bud. 我觉得政府的新提议应该尽早否决。OPPlet sth ride●ˌneck and ˈneck (with sb/sth) ( ˌnip and ˈtuck (with sb)especially NAmE) (in a race, competition, etc.) level with each other（比赛、竞赛等中）势均力敌，不分上下，并驾齐驱◆With another 100 metres to go, Jones and Saville are neck and neck.赛跑还剩 100 米时，琼斯和萨维尔不相上下。