Definition of stamp in English:

stamp

verb stampstæmp

[with object]

1Bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or on something on the ground.
跺（脚）；用（脚）踩
he stamped his foot in frustration
他沮丧得跺脚。
no object he threw his cigarette down and stamped on it
他把香烟扔掉并踩了一脚。
figurative Robertson stamped on all these suggestions
〈喻〉罗伯逊压制了所有这些建议。
Example sentencesExamples
- She waited, stamping her tiny foot on the ground impatiently.
- He got up and stamped his feet in fury, pulling his hair in angry humiliation.
- She kept her feet warm, as did many others, by stamping her feet to the music of Ron Williams, an expat American now living in Germany.
- Jeter, pouting and petulant, stamped his feet and flung his hat around in the dugout.
- His feet stamped hard on the ground, like a steady beat of the drum issuing a warning.
- We had a choice between stamping on it or putting it in a clear sweet jar - we didn't pick it up or anything.
- I've got them stamping their feet, clapping their hands, singing at one point and then doing a small bit of acting.
- Madelaine Hudson sang and played guitar, accompanied by African drums and pennywhistle, then a group of belly dancers from Orbost got the crowd clapping their hands and stamping their feet.
- When things didn't go as I wanted them, instead of stamping my feet or shouting, I lashed out.
- We all start stamping our feet and calling for the obligatory encore.
- I brought Russet back in, stamped my feet on the rug, and took off his leash.
- Laura screamed, stamping her heeled foot on the ground loudly.
- Andrew quickly stepped into action and stamped out the the smoldering tip of the curtain and looked back to glare at Char who was only smiling sheepishly.
- I stamped my feet and rubbed my hands together as it was bitter that night.
- Richard Holloway made a positively scintillating speech at the council's Festival bash the other night, an effort that had the entire company cheering, whistling and stamping their feet.
- But then the dancers would turn to the audience and we would be clapping along and stamping our feet.
- I will surely be careful when clapping my hands or stamping my feet around strangers.
- Were they stamping their feet because it was getting cold?
- I was on the edge of my seat, listening and watching with gaping mouth as Kennedy was playing, stamping his feet, waving his bow, sweat pouring down the back of his bright orange t-shirt.
- Most of this boils down to stamping tiny feet in impotent rage.
1. 1.1with object and adverbial Crush, flatten, or remove with a heavy blow from one's foot.
  （用脚用力）压碎；碾平；跺掉
  she stamped the snow from her boots
  她跺掉了靴子上的雪。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Within thirty seconds, footsteps could be heard coming down the path, so the fire was stamped out.
  He tried to stamp it out and friends were trying to waft it out.
  As she walked into the corridor of the flat she saw a spark on the carpet and stamped it out but when she pushed back the part-open bedroom door she saw flames licking the furniture and her belongings.
  There was a small fire, as only one of the devices had exploded, and they were able to stamp it out.
  So then you stamp on it like you're stamping on an angry scorpion, and BANG.
  They used diggers and metal cutters, and stamped down material by thumping it with the bucket of an excavator.
  He yelps in pain, and stamps out the smouldering portion of fabric with his foot.
  Synonyms
  trample, step, tread, tramp
  crush, squash, flatten
2. 1.2no object, with adverbial of direction Walk with heavy, forceful steps.
  迈着沉重有力的脚步走
  John stamped off, muttering
  约翰嘴里咕哝着迈着重重的脚步走了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Casting a sharp glance in my direction, he paced off some metres, stamping past a series of unoccupied benches, to drum out his male fury next to some poor couple who had been sunning themselves in peace up to that point.
  And, you know, they're always walking out and stamping out and tearing up agreements and all that.
  I turned and walked - okay, stamped - rather sulkily down the beach.
  I was gratified and somewhat surprised to find the Apparitional One stamping into the kitchen, beaming, and holding out five whole pounds - since it is us, normally speaking, that pay him.
  However, York ran into a bad period when lock Brad Macdonald was yellow carded and then, a few minutes later, long-serving lock Spanton was sent off in a hotly disputed incident as the referee penalised him for stamping.
  So tomorrow I will bring it to work, put it in a common area, mutter LAWYERS and stamp off scowling.
  Moseley edged ahead with a Stephen Nutt penalty ten minutes into the second half but when Harrogate flanker Steve Hobson was dismissed for stamping soon after, Moseley's confidence soared.
  His heavy boots stamped down the hallway and gradually faded off.
  It's a natural, healthy process and it shouldn't be mistaken for crisis any more than a child stamping and screaming ‘I hate you’ when told to eat its greens is bound for a lifetime of therapy.
  They cut their names with penknives on the walls of the building and stamped around on the mosaic floors in heavy boots.
  This discomfort increases sharply in situations where collective hysteria is liable to hold sway: clapping, stamping, cheering, whooping, dancing, that sort of caper.
  Big sleek black Nonius horses - another speciality of the Hortobágy - were stamping and whickering to each other as we wandered around the open-air market on the puszta near the village.
  Synonyms
  stomp, stump, clomp, clump, tramp, thunder, lumber, trudge
  Scottish &amp Northern Irish sprauchle
2Impress a pattern or mark on (a surface, object, or document) using an engraved or inked block or die.
在（表面，物体，文件）上盖印
the woman stamped my passport
那妇女在我的护照上盖了章。
Example sentencesExamples
- As they are stamped with the black mark of being a convict, it becomes extremely difficult for them to fetch an employment.
- We nodded, and he handed us our pink and blue marriage certificate, stamped with the Great Seal of the State of California.
- Many companies are designing products to be easily disassembled, and stamping components with codes signifying their chemical composition.
- The metallic surface has been stamped and antiqued using Adirondack Alcohol inks.
- Inside of the box was a single, lone file that was stamped with a ‘Highly Confidential’ seal.
- Willem's passport is stamped with its first stamp.
- Mounting foam is also needed to ensure the block the stamp is mounted on does not come in contact with the surface to be stamped.
- Every document is stamped excessively with the words ‘Classified’ or ‘Top Secret.’
- Some pieces bear Lebkuecher's hallmark of an L within the arc of a quarter moon, but all seem to be stamped with a four or five digit number, usually beginning with zero.
- The tickets and transfers will be stamped with magnetic strips that will digitally communicate the value of the ticket or the time expiry of a transfer to the fare box.
- Once bowls are tested by an official tester, they will be stamped with an oval logo inside. which is the number 11.
- He says that it's a ridiculous requirement to have to sign and stamp documents for just about every process.
- Sidewalks and crosswalks were stamped with a brick pattern and chemically stained.
- They will be stamped with his seal, numbered by his wife Tessa and will be accompanied by a letter of authentication.
- The new leaflets, to be re-issued from next week, will be stamped with the word " checked " to confirm their validity.
- The belt and holster have both been stamped with this unique design and then accented with border stampings.
- Lay the fabric over the design, and stamp the fabric in areas to complement the embroidery.
- He had never entered the lottery before and he had assumed that his entry form would be stamped with a code of some sort.
- Each record will be stamped with the user name and date and time of entry and will provide an accurate and thorough audit of health center activity throughout the camp season.
- During this period the court painter Sir Peter Lely made the first collection of old master drawings systematically stamped with a collector's mark.
Synonyms
imprint, print, impress, punch, inscribe, engrave, chase, etch, carve, emboss, deboss, brand, frank, mark, label
1. 2.1 Impress (a pattern or mark) with an engraved or inked block or die.
  图章；戳，印
  a key with a number stamped on the shaft
  柄上印着号码的钥匙。
  figurative it's one of those records that has 'classic' stamped all over it
  〈喻〉这是那种“经典”味十足的唱片中的一张。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Their unabashed experimentalism lifts Demon Days far beyond the ‘urban’ label it will probably be stamped with.
  Nevertheless it has to be said that there have been some women who have stamped their mark on history so let's honour those women here and look at their significant role in shaping the world and made women what they are today.
  As a courtesy and a precaution, she stamps instructions on the back of each frame with information regarding what kind of hooks to use and how many inches to space them apart.
  Some call it progress, and the signs are everywhere across Macau and its two satellite islands of Taipa and Coloane, all fighting hard to stamp their mark on the tourist map of south-east Asia.
  Safari tourism has stamped its mark indelibly on Africa.
  Under the sentence, a signature or logo of sorts had been stamped on in black ink - a sun and a half-moon.
  The boy turned towards the door on the left wall and ran the bar code that was stamped on the bottom of the ticket under a box-like thing that jutted out of the wall.
  The address had been stamped with one of those generic, black stamps that made things more convenient.
  The quality assurance card also has a unique identification number, which is stamped on the jewellery in addition to a detailed description of the piece of jewellery.
  Both women hope to stamp a new mark on the contest and make it one of Ireland's premiere events.
  At present all meat products that can be exported have an oval mark stamped on the carcass by the Meat Hygiene Service.
  It was so obvious it could have been stamped on her forehead.
  In every passing era, the images of celebrities have been stamped on popular culture.
  This was not carried through into the final slip which was stamped on 21 January 1997, though all the other changes were.
  It starts with their personalities, which are very different, but which are equally stamped on their new teams.
  Each police commissioner stamps his mark not only on the London force but on national policing.
  All this was stamped on a background of indigo blue dotted with white as the stars winked at us from far away.
  The correct air pressure should be stamped on the tire itself.
  Her image is seen stamped on every moon cake, and artefact connected to the festival.
  Ever since the first hunter-gatherer decided to hang up his spear and go into the farming business, mankind has stamped his mark upon the land.
  Synonyms
  fix, inscribe, etch, carve, imprint, impress, register
2. 2.2 Make (something) by cutting it out with a die or mould.
  （用印模）冲压
  the knives are stamped out from a flat strip of steel
  这些刀子是由一块条形钢板冲压而成的。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Hollow-back shovels are usually stamped from a metal sheet that's rolled over to create a depression called a frog.
  Some bills are stamped from playful denominations carved into insulation boards.
  Meireles's marionette is stamped from thin rubber and was suspended from a rotating rod at the ceiling.
  Synonyms
  shape, form, fashion, model, work, construct, frame, make, create, configure, manufacture, design, sculpt, sculpture, throw
3. 2.3 Reveal or mark out as having a particular quality or ability.
  〈喻〉使显示出；表现出
  his style stamps him as a player to watch
  他的风格表明他是一个值得关注的选手。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As happens to most men of such quality who attack the accepted smugness and intellectual sloth of their times, he was stamped as a perverse pugnacious fellow who delighted in being against the wisdom of the age.
  By working in some 2,600 consecutive contests, he was stamped as the "Iron Man" of the umpires.
  Synonyms
  identify, characterize, brand, distinguish, mark out, set apart, single out, designate, categorize, classify
3Fix a postage stamp or stamps on to (a letter)
贴邮票于（信）
Annie stamped the envelope for her
安妮替她在信封上贴了邮票。
Example sentencesExamples
- On August 31, 2001, Kitty stamped her last letter as postmistress of the local post office.
- Across the bottom the word ‘APPROVED’ was stamped in big, bold letters.
- They then have to be folded and put into envelopes to be stamped.
- We have no idea of Joe's medical history, but were we to see his files, they would be stamped in bold, red letters: SANE.
- Post offices are no longer sleepy places where letters just get stamped and sent.
- This is a great way to use those individual alphabet stamps for words or phrases instead of stamping one letter at a time.
- The famous name, stamped in gold letters on a green background, leaves you in no doubt as to the pedigree of this more sober-suited car.
- Yeats painted the little scene across both front and back of a paper envelope which was then stamped and franked when he posted it to John Masefield in 1905.
4Crush or pulverize (ore).
捣碎（矿石），压碎（矿石）
Example sentencesExamples
- The simplest tariffs are those applying to ores which are treated in a stamp-mill, where the ore is stamped, passed over amalgamated plates where the gold is extracted to as large an extent as possible, and the tailing treated on concentrating tallies.
- The ore was stamped fine, roasted, and amalgamated in combination pans without grinding.

noun stampstæmp

1An instrument for stamping a pattern or mark, in particular an engraved or inked block or die.
图章；戳，印
Example sentencesExamples
- A wood-block stamp dipped in fabric paint leaves an ethnic-looking tattoo with turquoise bead accents.
- ‘If you look here you'll find your visa stamp,’ he said pointing out to a stamp on a piece of string attached to the shack wall.
- The block stamp was placed on the reverse of the DN to avoid obscuring clinical information on the face.
- He even makes his own stamps and tools for the tooling process.
- Daniels invented concrete stamps that can imprint curving border patterns in concrete.
- Hathaway used a variety of stamps to mark his tools.
- Relief printing uses the principle of a stamp in that the artist cuts away from a block what is not needed in the design.
- With eyes closed, each one pushes his imprint stamp against his item.
- With the fingers of your other hand, press on the back of the stamp to make the impression.
- Another advantage is that you can actually group stamps on the same block and print them together.
- He has a predilection for wallpaper and wrapping paper, to which he applies repetitive motifs using stamps made from cut and engraved blocks of wood dipped in printer's ink or paint.
1. 1.1 A mark or pattern made by a stamp, especially one indicating official validation.
  印记，戳记
  passports with visa stamps
  盖了签证章的护照。
  figurative the emperor gave them his stamp of approval
  〈喻〉皇帝恩准了他们。
  Example sentencesExamples
  You've really given the stamp of official approval to one expert when in fact he might be totally wrong in his approach, and then once again, he has to be subjected to challenge if necessary.
  Only royalty declaring economic deals required the stamp of official state sanction.
  It's all very safe, and given the stamp of official approval.
  Minutes later, when I was finally alone, I confirmed that Dolores' work permit was no fake, that its official stamp was the real McCoy.
  Another word of warning, make sure the seed packet has an official government stamp on it, there are some fakes around!
  Probably, it will stand out among all web sites on Madurai, providing authentic information about the district, for it comes with the official stamp.
  During the raid, Dimitrov confiscated the official stamps of four customs officers.
  Also, the threats have come from several different sources and some of these had an official stamp and were delivered to me directly.
  You receive numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals and logo testifying to the authenticity of the proposal.
  Dr. Petit would see the patients, and I would put an official stamp on a document.
  His claims were regarded as exaggerated but thousands of dollars and fake passports and visa stamps were found in his house.
  Six pages had been taken out of that passport and it did not have a stamp indicating her entry into the United States.
  We get a stamp in our passports, which includes a visa for three months.
  These people are permitted into Korea because the visa stamp in their passports is legal and bona fide.
  He conceded that the placing of his stamp on the drawing indicated his approval of the drawing.
  After cleaning, Mr Stone knew what a significant find he held in his hand because of the characteristic individual stamps in the shape of a stylised rosette.
  In order to be absolutely sure, the comrade responsible for burden relief stamped the document with an official stamp.
  The most recent Supreme Court ruling effectively underlines this process, giving it the stamp of constitutional legitimacy.
  The stamp only indicates that it has been constructed and tested to minimum standards of construction and flotation.
  She carefully checked the business license number and examined the official stamp on my invitation letter from all directions.
2. 1.2 A characteristic or distinctive impression or quality.
  〈喻〉标志；特征；特质
  the whole project has the stamp of authority
  整个方案具有权威性。
  even the least expensive movie bore the stamp of the studio's plush style
  就连最低成本的影片也透射出这家电影制片厂的豪华风格。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Their truthfulness to immediate experience gave them the lasting stamp of authenticity.
  With no fitted kitchen installed and only basic interior decorating completed, prospective buyers can put their own distinctive stamp on the property.
  Notwithstanding his youth, Perceval captured the vibrant life essence in the van Gogh, putting his own stamp on the image with unique textural qualities and depth.
  The vessels they made out of clay had the stamp of genius.
  Their Clyde, Gareloch and Lomond rental holiday homes have received the Scottish Tourist Board's Thistle Award, which is a guaranteed stamp of quality.
  The courts in this country, besides, have put their final stamp of authority on the authenticity of her citizenship.
  For centuries, Africans and their descendants have crossed oceans and lands to put their unique stamp on the history of the Western Hemisphere.
  Unfortunately, Eddie only served as assistant director here, so there was only so much he could do to put his unique stamp on the finished film.
  A few architects are managing to put a personal stamp on some state projects.
  He works alone, without helpers, and every gun that leaves his shop bears the distinctive stamp of a master's work.
  His playing is technically impeccable and bears a distinct stamp of his own charismatic style.
  A couple of the pieces have the stamp of Prokofiev, and the other three reflect strong 19th Century influences.
  Democracy confers a stamp of legitimacy that reforms must have to be effective.
  In Santa Rosa, this family-run operation bears the distinctive stamp of its Old World owner, Joe Matos.
  After all, Stephen Malkmus's musicianship is distinct and his artistic stamp on his music is unequivocal.
  Stephen could place his own sardonic stamp on what were in some cases widely shared late Victorian literary tastes.
  Feroze Khan films have a distinct stamp of sensuality about them.
  The recording is excellent and the performance has the stamp of authenticity.
  There are the little touches that add the stamp of character and worth.
  Either way, he dives headlong into the character, putting his stamp on it for all time.
  Synonyms
  mark, hallmark, indication, label, brand, tag, badge, characteristics, peculiarity, attribute, sign, seal, sure sign, telltale sign, quality, smack, smell, savour, air
3. 1.3 A particular class or type of person or thing.
  类型，种类，类别
  empiricism of this stamp has been especially influential in British philosophy
  这种类型的经验主义在英国哲学中曾经独具影响力。
  Example sentencesExamples
  People of this stamp certainly look better outwardly than the immoral and profane, and yet, perhaps, are more thoroughly deceived by the great adversary of souls.
  It is the plan of men of this stamp to frighten the people with ideal bugbears, in order to mould them to their own purposes.
  Synonyms
  type, kind, sort, variety, class, category, classification, style, description, condition, calibre, status, quality, nature, manner
  design, shape, form, pattern, group, set, bracket, genre, species, rank, genus, family, order, breed, race, strain, generation, vintage, make, model, brand, ilk, kidney, cast, grain, mould
  North American stripe
2A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to show that an amount of money has been paid, in particular a postage stamp.
自粘胶缴费凭证（尤指邮票）
a first-class stamp
一枚第一类邮件邮票。
TV licence stamps
收视缴费凭证。
Example sentencesExamples
- We argue that post offices are much more than places to buy stamps and collect pension money.
- The cost of a second-class stamp was cut by 1p in April 1999, while first-class stamps went up by 1p in 2000.
- In recognition of his work, the Indian Government also released a commemorative stamp in 1971 to mark his 123rd birth anniversary.
- Under the proposal, a first-class stamp would go up 8.8 percent to 37 cents.
- The stranger asked me to write my phone number on the card, then added an address and stuck on a stamp.
- I bought a padded envelope, I put the tin inside, sealed it, addressed it to Red Tide and stuck on what I hoped were enough stamps to cover postage.
- They make money not on stamps, but on the newspapers and candy bars that customers buy when they come in to mail a letter.
- After all, most letters that are delivered through the post have a stamp stuck to the front of the envelope.
- Within the range of Gabonese postage, a significant number of stamps celebrate indigenous musical instruments and reliquary art forms.
- Buying second-class stamps could save you money this Christmas without delaying your cards to loved ones, according to the post watchdog.
- Post the envelope as soon as possible, there is no need for a stamp, the postage is already paid.
- Between online bill payment and email, you'd think that we're using fewer first-class stamps than a decade ago.
- He arranges his stamps in an album, a page for the species of each country.
- I'm still not finished shopping, nothing has been wrapped and my Christmas cards are still sitting on the kitchen table waiting for stamps.
- Hill suggested pre-payment, a standard delivery charge irrespective of distance, and the use of an adhesive stamp.
- Eventually I had a variety of stamps stuck on the brown envelope.
- And Sue Brazier, who is a lollipop lady outside Beechcroft Junior School, has offered to stick stamps onto the cards for anybody who doesn't have time to do it themselves.
- The club will even provide the use of telephones, computers, even paper and stamps.
- They are all instant communications that are far less bother than putting pen to paper, finding an envelope, licking the flap, sticking on a stamp and popping it in a post box.
- In this case the stamp and postage probably cost more than the cheque,’ she said.
3An act or sound of stamping with the foot.
跺脚；跺脚声
the stamp of boots on the bare floor
靴子跺在老地板上的声音。
Example sentencesExamples
- A heavy thud had come against my door, and now I heard hard breathing and the dull stamp of muffled feet.
- Through dance, from the uncut stamp of rustic feet in twilight dust to the sophisticated Bharatanatyam with its own highly complex grammar, Indians shared stories.
- ‘I do not,’ said Chazen, who backed that statement up with a short, sharp stamp of her foot.
- The language she uses is beautiful, and she has a way of phrasing things that can make me smell the damp, chill air and the woodsmoke, hear the stamp of a horse's foot, and the jingle of mail.
- She flourished that statement with a stamp of her foot.
- It makes for an odd picture - highly sophisticated music, where you nevertheless hear the occasional stamp of feet on a wooden floor.
- No more than two days after docking, I heard the stamp of boots on the deck above me and I was filled with dread.
- With a stamp of his foot, the swordsman sent another wave of dirt towards the three men from Feline.
- He heard the steps of delicate feet, the stamp of the horses' hooves, and then a sound like silk sliding against silk.
- With a stamp of his feet and a final blast at his bosses he was gone.
4A block for crushing ore in a stamp mill.
（捣矿机中用于捣碎矿石的）铁砧
Example sentencesExamples
- Work was immediately started, and the 300 additional stamps were dropping in May, 1890, thus making a total of 540 stamps crushing ore from the Treadwell mine.
- In all forms of stamps the crushing is done by the blow struck by a pestle or stamp upon the rock which is resting in a mortar.

Phrases

stamp one's authority (or personality or style etc.) on

Have a strong or permanent influence on.
他一定要能够在自己的团队中树立威信
he must be able to stamp his authority on the team
Example sentencesExamples
- Yet they also feel he has still to come up with the policy initiatives required to stamp his authority on his department.
- Despite a move to his favoured central position the England captain failed to stamp his authority on the game.
- The prime minister, has moved swiftly to attempt to stamp his authority on Somalia's 10 million citizens.
- He moved swiftly to stamp his authority on his party, installing key supporters to his shadow cabinet.
- In the second round, Pickering began to stamp his authority on the contest.
- Tully on guitar and vocals has stamped his authority on radio, doing more ad voices than you can imagine.
- Passes were sent astray on a continuous basis with the result neither side could stamp their authority on proceedings.
- The most important thing is how to stamp his authority on the fragile coalition.
- Although his singing was of a high quality, I'm afraid Mick Clews didn't stamp his authority on the part.
- Valuev looked impressive from the first bell on, stamping his authority on the bout early.

Phrasal Verbs

stamp something out

1Extinguish a fire by stamping on it.
踩灭
he stamped out the flames before they could grow
不等火苗烧旺他就将其踩灭了。
2Suppress or put an end to something by taking decisive action.
（采取果断措施）镇压，压制；消灭
urgent action is required to stamp out corruption
必须采取紧急行动清除腐败。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Minister also said he would strengthen statutory bodies to stamp out criminality.
- His charity, the Montel Williams Foundation, funds research to stamp out the disease.
- Dr Barry wants increased police patrols in the village to help stamp the problem out.
- Tens of millions were killed in these actions to stamp out democracy in the name of democracy.
- Any expression of working class independence or militancy, no matter how limited, was to be ruthlessly stamped out.
- Someone also had to take leadership on stamping out outdated attitudes.
- New by-laws are set to be introduced in the town to stamp out anti-social behaviour.
- At the same time they manage to stamp out any legitimate protests against social injustices.
- The people trampling over Babylon, ignorantly stamping out the fragile remains of a centuries-old civilisation, were soldiers, not archaeologists.
- The Romans did not succeed in stamping out any aspect of Egyptian religious magic.
Synonyms
put an end to, put a stop to, end, finish, get rid of, crush, put down, check, crack down on, weed out, curb, nip in the bud, scotch, squash, quash, quell, subdue, suppress, repress, quench, extinguish, stifle, abolish, eliminate, eradicate, terminate, beat, overcome, defeat, destroy, demolish, annihilate, wipe out, extirpate

Derivatives

stamper

noun ˈstampəˈstæmpər

They are used for quality control in manufacturing digital recording heads as well as in the construction of compact audio disk stampers.
Example sentencesExamples
- Many of these artists were doing these projects in specialty magazines for the art community but were ready to challenge the stampers in the craft industry.
- The software asks the questions that die engineers and metal stampers would normally ask in designing and manufacturing parts out of metal.
- None of the machines is an efficient stamper of letters of varying sizes and thickness; but when letters are all of one character, posted by some big commercial firm, the machines do their work rapidly and satisfactorily.
- The process-oriented suppliers such as metal stampers and plastic molders are especially plagued by underutilized equipment capacity.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'crush to a powder'): of Germanic origin; related to German stampfen 'stamp with the foot'; reinforced by Old French estamper 'to stamp'. Compare with stomp.

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Rhymes

amp, camp, champ, clamp, cramp, damp, encamp, gamp, lamp, ramp, samp, scamp, tamp, tramp, vamp

Definition of stamp in US English:

stamp

verbstampstæmp

[with object]

1Bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or on something on the ground.
跺（脚）；用（脚）踩
he stamped his foot in frustration
他沮丧得跺脚。
no object he threw his cigarette down and stamped on it
他把香烟扔掉并踩了一脚。
figurative Robertson stamped on all these suggestions
〈喻〉罗伯逊压制了所有这些建议。
Example sentencesExamples
- I stamped my feet and rubbed my hands together as it was bitter that night.
- Jeter, pouting and petulant, stamped his feet and flung his hat around in the dugout.
- I brought Russet back in, stamped my feet on the rug, and took off his leash.
- We had a choice between stamping on it or putting it in a clear sweet jar - we didn't pick it up or anything.
- When things didn't go as I wanted them, instead of stamping my feet or shouting, I lashed out.
- Andrew quickly stepped into action and stamped out the the smoldering tip of the curtain and looked back to glare at Char who was only smiling sheepishly.
- His feet stamped hard on the ground, like a steady beat of the drum issuing a warning.
- Most of this boils down to stamping tiny feet in impotent rage.
- We all start stamping our feet and calling for the obligatory encore.
- But then the dancers would turn to the audience and we would be clapping along and stamping our feet.
- He got up and stamped his feet in fury, pulling his hair in angry humiliation.
- Richard Holloway made a positively scintillating speech at the council's Festival bash the other night, an effort that had the entire company cheering, whistling and stamping their feet.
- She kept her feet warm, as did many others, by stamping her feet to the music of Ron Williams, an expat American now living in Germany.
- Laura screamed, stamping her heeled foot on the ground loudly.
- She waited, stamping her tiny foot on the ground impatiently.
- I will surely be careful when clapping my hands or stamping my feet around strangers.
- Were they stamping their feet because it was getting cold?
- I was on the edge of my seat, listening and watching with gaping mouth as Kennedy was playing, stamping his feet, waving his bow, sweat pouring down the back of his bright orange t-shirt.
- Madelaine Hudson sang and played guitar, accompanied by African drums and pennywhistle, then a group of belly dancers from Orbost got the crowd clapping their hands and stamping their feet.
- I've got them stamping their feet, clapping their hands, singing at one point and then doing a small bit of acting.
1. 1.1 Crush, flatten, or remove with a heavy blow from one's feet.
  （用脚用力）压碎；碾平；跺掉
  she stamped the snow from her boots
  她跺掉了靴子上的雪。
  Example sentencesExamples
  There was a small fire, as only one of the devices had exploded, and they were able to stamp it out.
  So then you stamp on it like you're stamping on an angry scorpion, and BANG.
  He yelps in pain, and stamps out the smouldering portion of fabric with his foot.
  They used diggers and metal cutters, and stamped down material by thumping it with the bucket of an excavator.
  He tried to stamp it out and friends were trying to waft it out.
  As she walked into the corridor of the flat she saw a spark on the carpet and stamped it out but when she pushed back the part-open bedroom door she saw flames licking the furniture and her belongings.
  Within thirty seconds, footsteps could be heard coming down the path, so the fire was stamped out.
  Synonyms
  trample, step, tread, tramp
2. 1.2no object, with adverbial of direction Walk with heavy, forceful steps.
  迈着沉重有力的脚步走
  John stamped off, muttering
  约翰嘴里咕哝着迈着重重的脚步走了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And, you know, they're always walking out and stamping out and tearing up agreements and all that.
  Big sleek black Nonius horses - another speciality of the Hortobágy - were stamping and whickering to each other as we wandered around the open-air market on the puszta near the village.
  His heavy boots stamped down the hallway and gradually faded off.
  So tomorrow I will bring it to work, put it in a common area, mutter LAWYERS and stamp off scowling.
  It's a natural, healthy process and it shouldn't be mistaken for crisis any more than a child stamping and screaming ‘I hate you’ when told to eat its greens is bound for a lifetime of therapy.
  They cut their names with penknives on the walls of the building and stamped around on the mosaic floors in heavy boots.
  This discomfort increases sharply in situations where collective hysteria is liable to hold sway: clapping, stamping, cheering, whooping, dancing, that sort of caper.
  However, York ran into a bad period when lock Brad Macdonald was yellow carded and then, a few minutes later, long-serving lock Spanton was sent off in a hotly disputed incident as the referee penalised him for stamping.
  I turned and walked - okay, stamped - rather sulkily down the beach.
  Casting a sharp glance in my direction, he paced off some metres, stamping past a series of unoccupied benches, to drum out his male fury next to some poor couple who had been sunning themselves in peace up to that point.
  Moseley edged ahead with a Stephen Nutt penalty ten minutes into the second half but when Harrogate flanker Steve Hobson was dismissed for stamping soon after, Moseley's confidence soared.
  I was gratified and somewhat surprised to find the Apparitional One stamping into the kitchen, beaming, and holding out five whole pounds - since it is us, normally speaking, that pay him.
  Synonyms
  stomp, stump, clomp, clump, tramp, thunder, lumber, trudge
2Impress a pattern or mark, especially an official one, on (a surface, object, or document) using an engraved or inked block or die or other instrument.
在（表面，物体，文件）上盖印
the woman stamped my passport
那妇女在我的护照上盖了章。
Example sentencesExamples
- During this period the court painter Sir Peter Lely made the first collection of old master drawings systematically stamped with a collector's mark.
- He says that it's a ridiculous requirement to have to sign and stamp documents for just about every process.
- Some pieces bear Lebkuecher's hallmark of an L within the arc of a quarter moon, but all seem to be stamped with a four or five digit number, usually beginning with zero.
- Many companies are designing products to be easily disassembled, and stamping components with codes signifying their chemical composition.
- Every document is stamped excessively with the words ‘Classified’ or ‘Top Secret.’
- Mounting foam is also needed to ensure the block the stamp is mounted on does not come in contact with the surface to be stamped.
- As they are stamped with the black mark of being a convict, it becomes extremely difficult for them to fetch an employment.
- Each record will be stamped with the user name and date and time of entry and will provide an accurate and thorough audit of health center activity throughout the camp season.
- Lay the fabric over the design, and stamp the fabric in areas to complement the embroidery.
- Once bowls are tested by an official tester, they will be stamped with an oval logo inside. which is the number 11.
- The new leaflets, to be re-issued from next week, will be stamped with the word " checked " to confirm their validity.
- Sidewalks and crosswalks were stamped with a brick pattern and chemically stained.
- Inside of the box was a single, lone file that was stamped with a ‘Highly Confidential’ seal.
- They will be stamped with his seal, numbered by his wife Tessa and will be accompanied by a letter of authentication.
- We nodded, and he handed us our pink and blue marriage certificate, stamped with the Great Seal of the State of California.
- The belt and holster have both been stamped with this unique design and then accented with border stampings.
- Willem's passport is stamped with its first stamp.
- He had never entered the lottery before and he had assumed that his entry form would be stamped with a code of some sort.
- The tickets and transfers will be stamped with magnetic strips that will digitally communicate the value of the ticket or the time expiry of a transfer to the fare box.
- The metallic surface has been stamped and antiqued using Adirondack Alcohol inks.
Synonyms
imprint, print, impress, punch, inscribe, engrave, chase, etch, carve, emboss, deboss, brand, frank, mark, label
1. 2.1 Impress (a pattern or mark) on something by engraving or inking.
  打上（或盖上）（标记，图案）
  a key with a number stamped on the shaft
  柄上印着号码的钥匙。
  figurative it's one of those records that has ‘classic’ stamped all over it
  〈喻〉这是那种“经典”味十足的唱片中的一张。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ever since the first hunter-gatherer decided to hang up his spear and go into the farming business, mankind has stamped his mark upon the land.
  In every passing era, the images of celebrities have been stamped on popular culture.
  Their unabashed experimentalism lifts Demon Days far beyond the ‘urban’ label it will probably be stamped with.
  Under the sentence, a signature or logo of sorts had been stamped on in black ink - a sun and a half-moon.
  Nevertheless it has to be said that there have been some women who have stamped their mark on history so let's honour those women here and look at their significant role in shaping the world and made women what they are today.
  Each police commissioner stamps his mark not only on the London force but on national policing.
  As a courtesy and a precaution, she stamps instructions on the back of each frame with information regarding what kind of hooks to use and how many inches to space them apart.
  Her image is seen stamped on every moon cake, and artefact connected to the festival.
  At present all meat products that can be exported have an oval mark stamped on the carcass by the Meat Hygiene Service.
  It starts with their personalities, which are very different, but which are equally stamped on their new teams.
  All this was stamped on a background of indigo blue dotted with white as the stars winked at us from far away.
  The quality assurance card also has a unique identification number, which is stamped on the jewellery in addition to a detailed description of the piece of jewellery.
  It was so obvious it could have been stamped on her forehead.
  Safari tourism has stamped its mark indelibly on Africa.
  The boy turned towards the door on the left wall and ran the bar code that was stamped on the bottom of the ticket under a box-like thing that jutted out of the wall.
  Both women hope to stamp a new mark on the contest and make it one of Ireland's premiere events.
  This was not carried through into the final slip which was stamped on 21 January 1997, though all the other changes were.
  Some call it progress, and the signs are everywhere across Macau and its two satellite islands of Taipa and Coloane, all fighting hard to stamp their mark on the tourist map of south-east Asia.
  The address had been stamped with one of those generic, black stamps that made things more convenient.
  The correct air pressure should be stamped on the tire itself.
  Synonyms
  fix, inscribe, etch, carve, imprint, impress, register
2. 2.2 Make (something) by cutting it out with a die or mold.
  （用印模）冲压
  the knives are stamped out from a flat strip of steel
  这些刀子是由一块条形钢板冲压而成的。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Some bills are stamped from playful denominations carved into insulation boards.
  Hollow-back shovels are usually stamped from a metal sheet that's rolled over to create a depression called a frog.
  Meireles's marionette is stamped from thin rubber and was suspended from a rotating rod at the ceiling.
  Synonyms
  shape, form, fashion, model, work, construct, frame, make, create, configure, manufacture, design, sculpt, sculpture, throw
3. 2.3 Reveal or mark out as having a particular character, quality, or ability.
  〈喻〉使显示出；表现出
  his style stamps him as a player to watch
  他的风格表明他是一个值得关注的选手。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As happens to most men of such quality who attack the accepted smugness and intellectual sloth of their times, he was stamped as a perverse pugnacious fellow who delighted in being against the wisdom of the age.
  By working in some 2,600 consecutive contests, he was stamped as the "Iron Man" of the umpires.
  Synonyms
  identify, characterize, brand, distinguish, mark out, set apart, single out, designate, categorize, classify
3Affix a postage stamp or stamps onto (a letter or package)
贴邮票于（信）
Annie stamped the envelope for her
安妮替她在信封上贴了邮票。
Example sentencesExamples
- The famous name, stamped in gold letters on a green background, leaves you in no doubt as to the pedigree of this more sober-suited car.
- Yeats painted the little scene across both front and back of a paper envelope which was then stamped and franked when he posted it to John Masefield in 1905.
- This is a great way to use those individual alphabet stamps for words or phrases instead of stamping one letter at a time.
- Post offices are no longer sleepy places where letters just get stamped and sent.
- We have no idea of Joe's medical history, but were we to see his files, they would be stamped in bold, red letters: SANE.
- On August 31, 2001, Kitty stamped her last letter as postmistress of the local post office.
- Across the bottom the word ‘APPROVED’ was stamped in big, bold letters.
- They then have to be folded and put into envelopes to be stamped.
4Crush or pulverize (ore).
捣碎（矿石），压碎（矿石）
Example sentencesExamples
- The ore was stamped fine, roasted, and amalgamated in combination pans without grinding.
- The simplest tariffs are those applying to ores which are treated in a stamp-mill, where the ore is stamped, passed over amalgamated plates where the gold is extracted to as large an extent as possible, and the tailing treated on concentrating tallies.

nounstampstæmp

1An instrument for stamping a pattern or mark, in particular an engraved or inked block or die.
图章；戳，印
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘If you look here you'll find your visa stamp,’ he said pointing out to a stamp on a piece of string attached to the shack wall.
- With the fingers of your other hand, press on the back of the stamp to make the impression.
- With eyes closed, each one pushes his imprint stamp against his item.
- Daniels invented concrete stamps that can imprint curving border patterns in concrete.
- Hathaway used a variety of stamps to mark his tools.
- The block stamp was placed on the reverse of the DN to avoid obscuring clinical information on the face.
- Another advantage is that you can actually group stamps on the same block and print them together.
- Relief printing uses the principle of a stamp in that the artist cuts away from a block what is not needed in the design.
- He even makes his own stamps and tools for the tooling process.
- He has a predilection for wallpaper and wrapping paper, to which he applies repetitive motifs using stamps made from cut and engraved blocks of wood dipped in printer's ink or paint.
- A wood-block stamp dipped in fabric paint leaves an ethnic-looking tattoo with turquoise bead accents.
1. 1.1 A mark or pattern made by a stamping instrument, especially one indicating official validation or certification.
  印记，戳记
  passports with visa stamps
  盖了签证章的护照。
  figurative the emperor gave them his stamp of approval
  〈喻〉皇帝恩准了他们。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We get a stamp in our passports, which includes a visa for three months.
  He conceded that the placing of his stamp on the drawing indicated his approval of the drawing.
  During the raid, Dimitrov confiscated the official stamps of four customs officers.
  You've really given the stamp of official approval to one expert when in fact he might be totally wrong in his approach, and then once again, he has to be subjected to challenge if necessary.
  You receive numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals and logo testifying to the authenticity of the proposal.
  The stamp only indicates that it has been constructed and tested to minimum standards of construction and flotation.
  After cleaning, Mr Stone knew what a significant find he held in his hand because of the characteristic individual stamps in the shape of a stylised rosette.
  Six pages had been taken out of that passport and it did not have a stamp indicating her entry into the United States.
  She carefully checked the business license number and examined the official stamp on my invitation letter from all directions.
  In order to be absolutely sure, the comrade responsible for burden relief stamped the document with an official stamp.
  Only royalty declaring economic deals required the stamp of official state sanction.
  Dr. Petit would see the patients, and I would put an official stamp on a document.
  Minutes later, when I was finally alone, I confirmed that Dolores' work permit was no fake, that its official stamp was the real McCoy.
  The most recent Supreme Court ruling effectively underlines this process, giving it the stamp of constitutional legitimacy.
  Also, the threats have come from several different sources and some of these had an official stamp and were delivered to me directly.
  Another word of warning, make sure the seed packet has an official government stamp on it, there are some fakes around!
  Probably, it will stand out among all web sites on Madurai, providing authentic information about the district, for it comes with the official stamp.
  His claims were regarded as exaggerated but thousands of dollars and fake passports and visa stamps were found in his house.
  It's all very safe, and given the stamp of official approval.
  These people are permitted into Korea because the visa stamp in their passports is legal and bona fide.
2. 1.2 A characteristic or distinctive impression or quality.
  〈喻〉标志；特征；特质
  the whole project has the stamp of authority
  整个方案具有权威性。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Democracy confers a stamp of legitimacy that reforms must have to be effective.
  Their Clyde, Gareloch and Lomond rental holiday homes have received the Scottish Tourist Board's Thistle Award, which is a guaranteed stamp of quality.
  After all, Stephen Malkmus's musicianship is distinct and his artistic stamp on his music is unequivocal.
  The courts in this country, besides, have put their final stamp of authority on the authenticity of her citizenship.
  In Santa Rosa, this family-run operation bears the distinctive stamp of its Old World owner, Joe Matos.
  Stephen could place his own sardonic stamp on what were in some cases widely shared late Victorian literary tastes.
  For centuries, Africans and their descendants have crossed oceans and lands to put their unique stamp on the history of the Western Hemisphere.
  Their truthfulness to immediate experience gave them the lasting stamp of authenticity.
  With no fitted kitchen installed and only basic interior decorating completed, prospective buyers can put their own distinctive stamp on the property.
  A couple of the pieces have the stamp of Prokofiev, and the other three reflect strong 19th Century influences.
  The recording is excellent and the performance has the stamp of authenticity.
  Unfortunately, Eddie only served as assistant director here, so there was only so much he could do to put his unique stamp on the finished film.
  His playing is technically impeccable and bears a distinct stamp of his own charismatic style.
  There are the little touches that add the stamp of character and worth.
  Notwithstanding his youth, Perceval captured the vibrant life essence in the van Gogh, putting his own stamp on the image with unique textural qualities and depth.
  He works alone, without helpers, and every gun that leaves his shop bears the distinctive stamp of a master's work.
  Feroze Khan films have a distinct stamp of sensuality about them.
  The vessels they made out of clay had the stamp of genius.
  Either way, he dives headlong into the character, putting his stamp on it for all time.
  A few architects are managing to put a personal stamp on some state projects.
  Synonyms
  mark, hallmark, indication, label, brand, tag, badge, characteristics, peculiarity, attribute, sign, seal, sure sign, telltale sign, quality, smack, smell, savour, air
3. 1.3 A particular class or type of person or thing.
  类型，种类，类别
  empiricism of this stamp has been especially influential in British philosophy
  这种类型的经验主义在英国哲学中曾经独具影响力。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is the plan of men of this stamp to frighten the people with ideal bugbears, in order to mould them to their own purposes.
  People of this stamp certainly look better outwardly than the immoral and profane, and yet, perhaps, are more thoroughly deceived by the great adversary of souls.
  Synonyms
  type, kind, sort, variety, class, category, classification, style, description, condition, calibre, status, quality, nature, manner
2A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to show that an amount of money has been paid, in particular a postage stamp.
自粘胶缴费凭证（尤指邮票）
a first-class stamp
一枚第一类邮件邮票。
Example sentencesExamples
- After all, most letters that are delivered through the post have a stamp stuck to the front of the envelope.
- Post the envelope as soon as possible, there is no need for a stamp, the postage is already paid.
- The club will even provide the use of telephones, computers, even paper and stamps.
- I bought a padded envelope, I put the tin inside, sealed it, addressed it to Red Tide and stuck on what I hoped were enough stamps to cover postage.
- In recognition of his work, the Indian Government also released a commemorative stamp in 1971 to mark his 123rd birth anniversary.
- Hill suggested pre-payment, a standard delivery charge irrespective of distance, and the use of an adhesive stamp.
- Under the proposal, a first-class stamp would go up 8.8 percent to 37 cents.
- He arranges his stamps in an album, a page for the species of each country.
- And Sue Brazier, who is a lollipop lady outside Beechcroft Junior School, has offered to stick stamps onto the cards for anybody who doesn't have time to do it themselves.
- Buying second-class stamps could save you money this Christmas without delaying your cards to loved ones, according to the post watchdog.
- They are all instant communications that are far less bother than putting pen to paper, finding an envelope, licking the flap, sticking on a stamp and popping it in a post box.
- Within the range of Gabonese postage, a significant number of stamps celebrate indigenous musical instruments and reliquary art forms.
- The stranger asked me to write my phone number on the card, then added an address and stuck on a stamp.
- In this case the stamp and postage probably cost more than the cheque,’ she said.
- Between online bill payment and email, you'd think that we're using fewer first-class stamps than a decade ago.
- I'm still not finished shopping, nothing has been wrapped and my Christmas cards are still sitting on the kitchen table waiting for stamps.
- Eventually I had a variety of stamps stuck on the brown envelope.
- The cost of a second-class stamp was cut by 1p in April 1999, while first-class stamps went up by 1p in 2000.
- We argue that post offices are much more than places to buy stamps and collect pension money.
- They make money not on stamps, but on the newspapers and candy bars that customers buy when they come in to mail a letter.
3An act or sound of stamping with the foot.
跺脚；跺脚声
the stamp of boots on the bare floor
靴子跺在老地板上的声音。
Example sentencesExamples
- He heard the steps of delicate feet, the stamp of the horses' hooves, and then a sound like silk sliding against silk.
- ‘I do not,’ said Chazen, who backed that statement up with a short, sharp stamp of her foot.
- With a stamp of his feet and a final blast at his bosses he was gone.
- Through dance, from the uncut stamp of rustic feet in twilight dust to the sophisticated Bharatanatyam with its own highly complex grammar, Indians shared stories.
- A heavy thud had come against my door, and now I heard hard breathing and the dull stamp of muffled feet.
- The language she uses is beautiful, and she has a way of phrasing things that can make me smell the damp, chill air and the woodsmoke, hear the stamp of a horse's foot, and the jingle of mail.
- It makes for an odd picture - highly sophisticated music, where you nevertheless hear the occasional stamp of feet on a wooden floor.
- She flourished that statement with a stamp of her foot.
- With a stamp of his foot, the swordsman sent another wave of dirt towards the three men from Feline.
- No more than two days after docking, I heard the stamp of boots on the deck above me and I was filled with dread.
4A block for crushing ore in a stamp mill.
（捣矿机中用于捣碎矿石的）铁砧
Example sentencesExamples
- In all forms of stamps the crushing is done by the blow struck by a pestle or stamp upon the rock which is resting in a mortar.
- Work was immediately started, and the 300 additional stamps were dropping in May, 1890, thus making a total of 540 stamps crushing ore from the Treadwell mine.

Phrases

stamp one's authority (or personality or style etc.) on

Have a strong or permanent influence on.
他一定要能够在自己的团队中树立威信
he must be able to stamp his authority on the team
Example sentencesExamples
- In the second round, Pickering began to stamp his authority on the contest.
- The prime minister, has moved swiftly to attempt to stamp his authority on Somalia's 10 million citizens.
- Despite a move to his favoured central position the England captain failed to stamp his authority on the game.
- Passes were sent astray on a continuous basis with the result neither side could stamp their authority on proceedings.
- Valuev looked impressive from the first bell on, stamping his authority on the bout early.
- Tully on guitar and vocals has stamped his authority on radio, doing more ad voices than you can imagine.
- The most important thing is how to stamp his authority on the fragile coalition.
- Yet they also feel he has still to come up with the policy initiatives required to stamp his authority on his department.
- He moved swiftly to stamp his authority on his party, installing key supporters to his shadow cabinet.
- Although his singing was of a high quality, I'm afraid Mick Clews didn't stamp his authority on the part.

Phrasal Verbs

stamp something out

1Extinguish a fire by stamping on it.
踩灭
he stamped out the flames before they could grow
不等火苗烧旺他就将其踩灭了。
2Suppress or put an end to something by taking decisive action.
（采取果断措施）镇压，压制；消灭
urgent action is required to stamp out corruption
必须采取紧急行动清除腐败。
Example sentencesExamples
- Dr Barry wants increased police patrols in the village to help stamp the problem out.
- The Romans did not succeed in stamping out any aspect of Egyptian religious magic.
- New by-laws are set to be introduced in the town to stamp out anti-social behaviour.
- Someone also had to take leadership on stamping out outdated attitudes.
- The Minister also said he would strengthen statutory bodies to stamp out criminality.
- At the same time they manage to stamp out any legitimate protests against social injustices.
- His charity, the Montel Williams Foundation, funds research to stamp out the disease.
- Tens of millions were killed in these actions to stamp out democracy in the name of democracy.
- Any expression of working class independence or militancy, no matter how limited, was to be ruthlessly stamped out.
- The people trampling over Babylon, ignorantly stamping out the fragile remains of a centuries-old civilisation, were soldiers, not archaeologists.
Synonyms
put an end to, put a stop to, end, finish, get rid of, crush, put down, check, crack down on, weed out, curb, nip in the bud, scotch, squash, quash, quell, subdue, suppress, repress, quench, extinguish, stifle, abolish, eliminate, eradicate, terminate, beat, overcome, defeat, destroy, demolish, annihilate, wipe out, extirpate

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘crush to a powder’): of Germanic origin; related to German stampfen ‘stamp with the foot’; reinforced by Old French estamper ‘to stamp’. Compare with stomp.

词汇	stamp
释义	Definition of stamp in English: stamp verb stampstæmp [with object] 1Bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or on something on the ground. 跺（脚）；用（脚）踩 he stamped his foot in frustration 他沮丧得跺脚。 no object he threw his cigarette down and stamped on it 他把香烟扔掉并踩了一脚。 figurative Robertson stamped on all these suggestions 〈喻〉罗伯逊压制了所有这些建议。 Example sentencesExamples She waited, stamping her tiny foot on the ground impatiently. He got up and stamped his feet in fury, pulling his hair in angry humiliation. She kept her feet warm, as did many others, by stamping her feet to the music of Ron Williams, an expat American now living in Germany. Jeter, pouting and petulant, stamped his feet and flung his hat around in the dugout. His feet stamped hard on the ground, like a steady beat of the drum issuing a warning. We had a choice between stamping on it or putting it in a clear sweet jar - we didn't pick it up or anything. I've got them stamping their feet, clapping their hands, singing at one point and then doing a small bit of acting. Madelaine Hudson sang and played guitar, accompanied by African drums and pennywhistle, then a group of belly dancers from Orbost got the crowd clapping their hands and stamping their feet. When things didn't go as I wanted them, instead of stamping my feet or shouting, I lashed out. We all start stamping our feet and calling for the obligatory encore. I brought Russet back in, stamped my feet on the rug, and took off his leash. Laura screamed, stamping her heeled foot on the ground loudly. Andrew quickly stepped into action and stamped out the the smoldering tip of the curtain and looked back to glare at Char who was only smiling sheepishly. I stamped my feet and rubbed my hands together as it was bitter that night. Richard Holloway made a positively scintillating speech at the council's Festival bash the other night, an effort that had the entire company cheering, whistling and stamping their feet. But then the dancers would turn to the audience and we would be clapping along and stamping our feet. I will surely be careful when clapping my hands or stamping my feet around strangers. Were they stamping their feet because it was getting cold? I was on the edge of my seat, listening and watching with gaping mouth as Kennedy was playing, stamping his feet, waving his bow, sweat pouring down the back of his bright orange t-shirt. Most of this boils down to stamping tiny feet in impotent rage. 1.1with object and adverbial Crush, flatten, or remove with a heavy blow from one's foot. （用脚用力）压碎；碾平；跺掉 she stamped the snow from her boots 她跺掉了靴子上的雪。 Example sentencesExamples Within thirty seconds, footsteps could be heard coming down the path, so the fire was stamped out. He tried to stamp it out and friends were trying to waft it out. As she walked into the corridor of the flat she saw a spark on the carpet and stamped it out but when she pushed back the part-open bedroom door she saw flames licking the furniture and her belongings. There was a small fire, as only one of the devices had exploded, and they were able to stamp it out. So then you stamp on it like you're stamping on an angry scorpion, and BANG. They used diggers and metal cutters, and stamped down material by thumping it with the bucket of an excavator. He yelps in pain, and stamps out the smouldering portion of fabric with his foot. Synonyms trample, step, tread, tramp crush, squash, flatten 1.2no object, with adverbial of direction Walk with heavy, forceful steps. 迈着沉重有力的脚步走 John stamped off, muttering 约翰嘴里咕哝着迈着重重的脚步走了。 Example sentencesExamples Casting a sharp glance in my direction, he paced off some metres, stamping past a series of unoccupied benches, to drum out his male fury next to some poor couple who had been sunning themselves in peace up to that point. And, you know, they're always walking out and stamping out and tearing up agreements and all that. I turned and walked - okay, stamped - rather sulkily down the beach. I was gratified and somewhat surprised to find the Apparitional One stamping into the kitchen, beaming, and holding out five whole pounds - since it is us, normally speaking, that pay him. However, York ran into a bad period when lock Brad Macdonald was yellow carded and then, a few minutes later, long-serving lock Spanton was sent off in a hotly disputed incident as the referee penalised him for stamping. So tomorrow I will bring it to work, put it in a common area, mutter LAWYERS and stamp off scowling. Moseley edged ahead with a Stephen Nutt penalty ten minutes into the second half but when Harrogate flanker Steve Hobson was dismissed for stamping soon after, Moseley's confidence soared. His heavy boots stamped down the hallway and gradually faded off. It's a natural, healthy process and it shouldn't be mistaken for crisis any more than a child stamping and screaming ‘I hate you’ when told to eat its greens is bound for a lifetime of therapy. They cut their names with penknives on the walls of the building and stamped around on the mosaic floors in heavy boots. This discomfort increases sharply in situations where collective hysteria is liable to hold sway: clapping, stamping, cheering, whooping, dancing, that sort of caper. Big sleek black Nonius horses - another speciality of the Hortobágy - were stamping and whickering to each other as we wandered around the open-air market on the puszta near the village. Synonyms stomp, stump, clomp, clump, tramp, thunder, lumber, trudge Scottish &amp Northern Irish sprauchle 2Impress a pattern or mark on (a surface, object, or document) using an engraved or inked block or die. 在（表面，物体，文件）上盖印 the woman stamped my passport 那妇女在我的护照上盖了章。 Example sentencesExamples As they are stamped with the black mark of being a convict, it becomes extremely difficult for them to fetch an employment. We nodded, and he handed us our pink and blue marriage certificate, stamped with the Great Seal of the State of California. Many companies are designing products to be easily disassembled, and stamping components with codes signifying their chemical composition. The metallic surface has been stamped and antiqued using Adirondack Alcohol inks. Inside of the box was a single, lone file that was stamped with a ‘Highly Confidential’ seal. Willem's passport is stamped with its first stamp. Mounting foam is also needed to ensure the block the stamp is mounted on does not come in contact with the surface to be stamped. Every document is stamped excessively with the words ‘Classified’ or ‘Top Secret.’ Some pieces bear Lebkuecher's hallmark of an L within the arc of a quarter moon, but all seem to be stamped with a four or five digit number, usually beginning with zero. The tickets and transfers will be stamped with magnetic strips that will digitally communicate the value of the ticket or the time expiry of a transfer to the fare box. Once bowls are tested by an official tester, they will be stamped with an oval logo inside. which is the number 11. He says that it's a ridiculous requirement to have to sign and stamp documents for just about every process. Sidewalks and crosswalks were stamped with a brick pattern and chemically stained. They will be stamped with his seal, numbered by his wife Tessa and will be accompanied by a letter of authentication. The new leaflets, to be re-issued from next week, will be stamped with the word " checked " to confirm their validity. The belt and holster have both been stamped with this unique design and then accented with border stampings. Lay the fabric over the design, and stamp the fabric in areas to complement the embroidery. He had never entered the lottery before and he had assumed that his entry form would be stamped with a code of some sort. Each record will be stamped with the user name and date and time of entry and will provide an accurate and thorough audit of health center activity throughout the camp season. During this period the court painter Sir Peter Lely made the first collection of old master drawings systematically stamped with a collector's mark. Synonyms imprint, print, impress, punch, inscribe, engrave, chase, etch, carve, emboss, deboss, brand, frank, mark, label 2.1 Impress (a pattern or mark) with an engraved or inked block or die. 图章；戳，印 a key with a number stamped on the shaft 柄上印着号码的钥匙。 figurative it's one of those records that has 'classic' stamped all over it 〈喻〉这是那种“经典”味十足的唱片中的一张。 Example sentencesExamples Their unabashed experimentalism lifts Demon Days far beyond the ‘urban’ label it will probably be stamped with. Nevertheless it has to be said that there have been some women who have stamped their mark on history so let's honour those women here and look at their significant role in shaping the world and made women what they are today. As a courtesy and a precaution, she stamps instructions on the back of each frame with information regarding what kind of hooks to use and how many inches to space them apart. Some call it progress, and the signs are everywhere across Macau and its two satellite islands of Taipa and Coloane, all fighting hard to stamp their mark on the tourist map of south-east Asia. Safari tourism has stamped its mark indelibly on Africa. Under the sentence, a signature or logo of sorts had been stamped on in black ink - a sun and a half-moon. The boy turned towards the door on the left wall and ran the bar code that was stamped on the bottom of the ticket under a box-like thing that jutted out of the wall. The address had been stamped with one of those generic, black stamps that made things more convenient. The quality assurance card also has a unique identification number, which is stamped on the jewellery in addition to a detailed description of the piece of jewellery. Both women hope to stamp a new mark on the contest and make it one of Ireland's premiere events. At present all meat products that can be exported have an oval mark stamped on the carcass by the Meat Hygiene Service. It was so obvious it could have been stamped on her forehead. In every passing era, the images of celebrities have been stamped on popular culture. This was not carried through into the final slip which was stamped on 21 January 1997, though all the other changes were. It starts with their personalities, which are very different, but which are equally stamped on their new teams. Each police commissioner stamps his mark not only on the London force but on national policing. All this was stamped on a background of indigo blue dotted with white as the stars winked at us from far away. The correct air pressure should be stamped on the tire itself. Her image is seen stamped on every moon cake, and artefact connected to the festival. Ever since the first hunter-gatherer decided to hang up his spear and go into the farming business, mankind has stamped his mark upon the land. Synonyms fix, inscribe, etch, carve, imprint, impress, register 2.2 Make (something) by cutting it out with a die or mould. （用印模）冲压 the knives are stamped out from a flat strip of steel 这些刀子是由一块条形钢板冲压而成的。 Example sentencesExamples Hollow-back shovels are usually stamped from a metal sheet that's rolled over to create a depression called a frog. Some bills are stamped from playful denominations carved into insulation boards. Meireles's marionette is stamped from thin rubber and was suspended from a rotating rod at the ceiling. Synonyms shape, form, fashion, model, work, construct, frame, make, create, configure, manufacture, design, sculpt, sculpture, throw 2.3 Reveal or mark out as having a particular quality or ability. 〈喻〉使显示出；表现出 his style stamps him as a player to watch 他的风格表明他是一个值得关注的选手。 Example sentencesExamples As happens to most men of such quality who attack the accepted smugness and intellectual sloth of their times, he was stamped as a perverse pugnacious fellow who delighted in being against the wisdom of the age. By working in some 2,600 consecutive contests, he was stamped as the "Iron Man" of the umpires. Synonyms identify, characterize, brand, distinguish, mark out, set apart, single out, designate, categorize, classify 3Fix a postage stamp or stamps on to (a letter) 贴邮票于（信） Annie stamped the envelope for her 安妮替她在信封上贴了邮票。 Example sentencesExamples On August 31, 2001, Kitty stamped her last letter as postmistress of the local post office. Across the bottom the word ‘APPROVED’ was stamped in big, bold letters. They then have to be folded and put into envelopes to be stamped. We have no idea of Joe's medical history, but were we to see his files, they would be stamped in bold, red letters: SANE. Post offices are no longer sleepy places where letters just get stamped and sent. This is a great way to use those individual alphabet stamps for words or phrases instead of stamping one letter at a time. The famous name, stamped in gold letters on a green background, leaves you in no doubt as to the pedigree of this more sober-suited car. Yeats painted the little scene across both front and back of a paper envelope which was then stamped and franked when he posted it to John Masefield in 1905. 4Crush or pulverize (ore). 捣碎（矿石），压碎（矿石） Example sentencesExamples The simplest tariffs are those applying to ores which are treated in a stamp-mill, where the ore is stamped, passed over amalgamated plates where the gold is extracted to as large an extent as possible, and the tailing treated on concentrating tallies. The ore was stamped fine, roasted, and amalgamated in combination pans without grinding. noun stampstæmp 1An instrument for stamping a pattern or mark, in particular an engraved or inked block or die. 图章；戳，印 Example sentencesExamples A wood-block stamp dipped in fabric paint leaves an ethnic-looking tattoo with turquoise bead accents. ‘If you look here you'll find your visa stamp,’ he said pointing out to a stamp on a piece of string attached to the shack wall. The block stamp was placed on the reverse of the DN to avoid obscuring clinical information on the face. He even makes his own stamps and tools for the tooling process. Daniels invented concrete stamps that can imprint curving border patterns in concrete. Hathaway used a variety of stamps to mark his tools. Relief printing uses the principle of a stamp in that the artist cuts away from a block what is not needed in the design. With eyes closed, each one pushes his imprint stamp against his item. With the fingers of your other hand, press on the back of the stamp to make the impression. Another advantage is that you can actually group stamps on the same block and print them together. He has a predilection for wallpaper and wrapping paper, to which he applies repetitive motifs using stamps made from cut and engraved blocks of wood dipped in printer's ink or paint. 1.1 A mark or pattern made by a stamp, especially one indicating official validation. 印记，戳记 passports with visa stamps 盖了签证章的护照。 figurative the emperor gave them his stamp of approval 〈喻〉皇帝恩准了他们。 Example sentencesExamples You've really given the stamp of official approval to one expert when in fact he might be totally wrong in his approach, and then once again, he has to be subjected to challenge if necessary. Only royalty declaring economic deals required the stamp of official state sanction. It's all very safe, and given the stamp of official approval. Minutes later, when I was finally alone, I confirmed that Dolores' work permit was no fake, that its official stamp was the real McCoy. Another word of warning, make sure the seed packet has an official government stamp on it, there are some fakes around! Probably, it will stand out among all web sites on Madurai, providing authentic information about the district, for it comes with the official stamp. During the raid, Dimitrov confiscated the official stamps of four customs officers. Also, the threats have come from several different sources and some of these had an official stamp and were delivered to me directly. You receive numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals and logo testifying to the authenticity of the proposal. Dr. Petit would see the patients, and I would put an official stamp on a document. His claims were regarded as exaggerated but thousands of dollars and fake passports and visa stamps were found in his house. Six pages had been taken out of that passport and it did not have a stamp indicating her entry into the United States. We get a stamp in our passports, which includes a visa for three months. These people are permitted into Korea because the visa stamp in their passports is legal and bona fide. He conceded that the placing of his stamp on the drawing indicated his approval of the drawing. After cleaning, Mr Stone knew what a significant find he held in his hand because of the characteristic individual stamps in the shape of a stylised rosette. In order to be absolutely sure, the comrade responsible for burden relief stamped the document with an official stamp. The most recent Supreme Court ruling effectively underlines this process, giving it the stamp of constitutional legitimacy. The stamp only indicates that it has been constructed and tested to minimum standards of construction and flotation. She carefully checked the business license number and examined the official stamp on my invitation letter from all directions. 1.2 A characteristic or distinctive impression or quality. 〈喻〉标志；特征；特质 the whole project has the stamp of authority 整个方案具有权威性。 even the least expensive movie bore the stamp of the studio's plush style 就连最低成本的影片也透射出这家电影制片厂的豪华风格。 Example sentencesExamples Their truthfulness to immediate experience gave them the lasting stamp of authenticity. With no fitted kitchen installed and only basic interior decorating completed, prospective buyers can put their own distinctive stamp on the property. Notwithstanding his youth, Perceval captured the vibrant life essence in the van Gogh, putting his own stamp on the image with unique textural qualities and depth. The vessels they made out of clay had the stamp of genius. Their Clyde, Gareloch and Lomond rental holiday homes have received the Scottish Tourist Board's Thistle Award, which is a guaranteed stamp of quality. The courts in this country, besides, have put their final stamp of authority on the authenticity of her citizenship. For centuries, Africans and their descendants have crossed oceans and lands to put their unique stamp on the history of the Western Hemisphere. Unfortunately, Eddie only served as assistant director here, so there was only so much he could do to put his unique stamp on the finished film. A few architects are managing to put a personal stamp on some state projects. He works alone, without helpers, and every gun that leaves his shop bears the distinctive stamp of a master's work. His playing is technically impeccable and bears a distinct stamp of his own charismatic style. A couple of the pieces have the stamp of Prokofiev, and the other three reflect strong 19th Century influences. Democracy confers a stamp of legitimacy that reforms must have to be effective. In Santa Rosa, this family-run operation bears the distinctive stamp of its Old World owner, Joe Matos. After all, Stephen Malkmus's musicianship is distinct and his artistic stamp on his music is unequivocal. Stephen could place his own sardonic stamp on what were in some cases widely shared late Victorian literary tastes. Feroze Khan films have a distinct stamp of sensuality about them. The recording is excellent and the performance has the stamp of authenticity. There are the little touches that add the stamp of character and worth. Either way, he dives headlong into the character, putting his stamp on it for all time. Synonyms mark, hallmark, indication, label, brand, tag, badge, characteristics, peculiarity, attribute, sign, seal, sure sign, telltale sign, quality, smack, smell, savour, air 1.3 A particular class or type of person or thing. 类型，种类，类别 empiricism of this stamp has been especially influential in British philosophy 这种类型的经验主义在英国哲学中曾经独具影响力。 Example sentencesExamples People of this stamp certainly look better outwardly than the immoral and profane, and yet, perhaps, are more thoroughly deceived by the great adversary of souls. It is the plan of men of this stamp to frighten the people with ideal bugbears, in order to mould them to their own purposes. Synonyms type, kind, sort, variety, class, category, classification, style, description, condition, calibre, status, quality, nature, manner design, shape, form, pattern, group, set, bracket, genre, species, rank, genus, family, order, breed, race, strain, generation, vintage, make, model, brand, ilk, kidney, cast, grain, mould North American stripe 2A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to show that an amount of money has been paid, in particular a postage stamp. 自粘胶缴费凭证（尤指邮票） a first-class stamp 一枚第一类邮件邮票。 TV licence stamps 收视缴费凭证。 Example sentencesExamples We argue that post offices are much more than places to buy stamps and collect pension money. The cost of a second-class stamp was cut by 1p in April 1999, while first-class stamps went up by 1p in 2000. In recognition of his work, the Indian Government also released a commemorative stamp in 1971 to mark his 123rd birth anniversary. Under the proposal, a first-class stamp would go up 8.8 percent to 37 cents. The stranger asked me to write my phone number on the card, then added an address and stuck on a stamp. I bought a padded envelope, I put the tin inside, sealed it, addressed it to Red Tide and stuck on what I hoped were enough stamps to cover postage. They make money not on stamps, but on the newspapers and candy bars that customers buy when they come in to mail a letter. After all, most letters that are delivered through the post have a stamp stuck to the front of the envelope. Within the range of Gabonese postage, a significant number of stamps celebrate indigenous musical instruments and reliquary art forms. Buying second-class stamps could save you money this Christmas without delaying your cards to loved ones, according to the post watchdog. Post the envelope as soon as possible, there is no need for a stamp, the postage is already paid. Between online bill payment and email, you'd think that we're using fewer first-class stamps than a decade ago. He arranges his stamps in an album, a page for the species of each country. I'm still not finished shopping, nothing has been wrapped and my Christmas cards are still sitting on the kitchen table waiting for stamps. Hill suggested pre-payment, a standard delivery charge irrespective of distance, and the use of an adhesive stamp. Eventually I had a variety of stamps stuck on the brown envelope. And Sue Brazier, who is a lollipop lady outside Beechcroft Junior School, has offered to stick stamps onto the cards for anybody who doesn't have time to do it themselves. The club will even provide the use of telephones, computers, even paper and stamps. They are all instant communications that are far less bother than putting pen to paper, finding an envelope, licking the flap, sticking on a stamp and popping it in a post box. In this case the stamp and postage probably cost more than the cheque,’ she said. 3An act or sound of stamping with the foot. 跺脚；跺脚声 the stamp of boots on the bare floor 靴子跺在老地板上的声音。 Example sentencesExamples A heavy thud had come against my door, and now I heard hard breathing and the dull stamp of muffled feet. Through dance, from the uncut stamp of rustic feet in twilight dust to the sophisticated Bharatanatyam with its own highly complex grammar, Indians shared stories. ‘I do not,’ said Chazen, who backed that statement up with a short, sharp stamp of her foot. The language she uses is beautiful, and she has a way of phrasing things that can make me smell the damp, chill air and the woodsmoke, hear the stamp of a horse's foot, and the jingle of mail. She flourished that statement with a stamp of her foot. It makes for an odd picture - highly sophisticated music, where you nevertheless hear the occasional stamp of feet on a wooden floor. No more than two days after docking, I heard the stamp of boots on the deck above me and I was filled with dread. With a stamp of his foot, the swordsman sent another wave of dirt towards the three men from Feline. He heard the steps of delicate feet, the stamp of the horses' hooves, and then a sound like silk sliding against silk. With a stamp of his feet and a final blast at his bosses he was gone. 4A block for crushing ore in a stamp mill. （捣矿机中用于捣碎矿石的）铁砧 Example sentencesExamples Work was immediately started, and the 300 additional stamps were dropping in May, 1890, thus making a total of 540 stamps crushing ore from the Treadwell mine. In all forms of stamps the crushing is done by the blow struck by a pestle or stamp upon the rock which is resting in a mortar. Phrases stamp one's authority (or personality or style etc.) on Have a strong or permanent influence on. 他一定要能够在自己的团队中树立威信 he must be able to stamp his authority on the team Example sentencesExamples Yet they also feel he has still to come up with the policy initiatives required to stamp his authority on his department. Despite a move to his favoured central position the England captain failed to stamp his authority on the game. The prime minister, has moved swiftly to attempt to stamp his authority on Somalia's 10 million citizens. He moved swiftly to stamp his authority on his party, installing key supporters to his shadow cabinet. In the second round, Pickering began to stamp his authority on the contest. Tully on guitar and vocals has stamped his authority on radio, doing more ad voices than you can imagine. Passes were sent astray on a continuous basis with the result neither side could stamp their authority on proceedings. The most important thing is how to stamp his authority on the fragile coalition. Although his singing was of a high quality, I'm afraid Mick Clews didn't stamp his authority on the part. Valuev looked impressive from the first bell on, stamping his authority on the bout early. Phrasal Verbs stamp something out 1Extinguish a fire by stamping on it. 踩灭 he stamped out the flames before they could grow 不等火苗烧旺他就将其踩灭了。 2Suppress or put an end to something by taking decisive action. （采取果断措施）镇压，压制；消灭 urgent action is required to stamp out corruption 必须采取紧急行动清除腐败。 Example sentencesExamples The Minister also said he would strengthen statutory bodies to stamp out criminality. His charity, the Montel Williams Foundation, funds research to stamp out the disease. Dr Barry wants increased police patrols in the village to help stamp the problem out. Tens of millions were killed in these actions to stamp out democracy in the name of democracy. Any expression of working class independence or militancy, no matter how limited, was to be ruthlessly stamped out. Someone also had to take leadership on stamping out outdated attitudes. New by-laws are set to be introduced in the town to stamp out anti-social behaviour. At the same time they manage to stamp out any legitimate protests against social injustices. The people trampling over Babylon, ignorantly stamping out the fragile remains of a centuries-old civilisation, were soldiers, not archaeologists. The Romans did not succeed in stamping out any aspect of Egyptian religious magic. Synonyms put an end to, put a stop to, end, finish, get rid of, crush, put down, check, crack down on, weed out, curb, nip in the bud, scotch, squash, quash, quell, subdue, suppress, repress, quench, extinguish, stifle, abolish, eliminate, eradicate, terminate, beat, overcome, defeat, destroy, demolish, annihilate, wipe out, extirpate Derivatives stamper noun ˈstampəˈstæmpər They are used for quality control in manufacturing digital recording heads as well as in the construction of compact audio disk stampers. Example sentencesExamples Many of these artists were doing these projects in specialty magazines for the art community but were ready to challenge the stampers in the craft industry. The software asks the questions that die engineers and metal stampers would normally ask in designing and manufacturing parts out of metal. None of the machines is an efficient stamper of letters of varying sizes and thickness; but when letters are all of one character, posted by some big commercial firm, the machines do their work rapidly and satisfactorily. The process-oriented suppliers such as metal stampers and plastic molders are especially plagued by underutilized equipment capacity. Origin Middle English (in the sense 'crush to a powder'): of Germanic origin; related to German stampfen 'stamp with the foot'; reinforced by Old French estamper 'to stamp'. Compare with stomp. Video Rhymes amp, camp, champ, clamp, cramp, damp, encamp, gamp, lamp, ramp, samp, scamp, tamp, tramp, vamp verb.1 phr. phr.v. Definition of stamp in US English: stamp verbstampstæmp [with object] 1Bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or on something on the ground. 跺（脚）；用（脚）踩 he stamped his foot in frustration 他沮丧得跺脚。 no object he threw his cigarette down and stamped on it 他把香烟扔掉并踩了一脚。 figurative Robertson stamped on all these suggestions 〈喻〉罗伯逊压制了所有这些建议。 Example sentencesExamples I stamped my feet and rubbed my hands together as it was bitter that night. Jeter, pouting and petulant, stamped his feet and flung his hat around in the dugout. I brought Russet back in, stamped my feet on the rug, and took off his leash. We had a choice between stamping on it or putting it in a clear sweet jar - we didn't pick it up or anything. When things didn't go as I wanted them, instead of stamping my feet or shouting, I lashed out. Andrew quickly stepped into action and stamped out the the smoldering tip of the curtain and looked back to glare at Char who was only smiling sheepishly. His feet stamped hard on the ground, like a steady beat of the drum issuing a warning. Most of this boils down to stamping tiny feet in impotent rage. We all start stamping our feet and calling for the obligatory encore. But then the dancers would turn to the audience and we would be clapping along and stamping our feet. He got up and stamped his feet in fury, pulling his hair in angry humiliation. Richard Holloway made a positively scintillating speech at the council's Festival bash the other night, an effort that had the entire company cheering, whistling and stamping their feet. She kept her feet warm, as did many others, by stamping her feet to the music of Ron Williams, an expat American now living in Germany. Laura screamed, stamping her heeled foot on the ground loudly. She waited, stamping her tiny foot on the ground impatiently. I will surely be careful when clapping my hands or stamping my feet around strangers. Were they stamping their feet because it was getting cold? I was on the edge of my seat, listening and watching with gaping mouth as Kennedy was playing, stamping his feet, waving his bow, sweat pouring down the back of his bright orange t-shirt. Madelaine Hudson sang and played guitar, accompanied by African drums and pennywhistle, then a group of belly dancers from Orbost got the crowd clapping their hands and stamping their feet. I've got them stamping their feet, clapping their hands, singing at one point and then doing a small bit of acting. 1.1 Crush, flatten, or remove with a heavy blow from one's feet. （用脚用力）压碎；碾平；跺掉 she stamped the snow from her boots 她跺掉了靴子上的雪。 Example sentencesExamples There was a small fire, as only one of the devices had exploded, and they were able to stamp it out. So then you stamp on it like you're stamping on an angry scorpion, and BANG. He yelps in pain, and stamps out the smouldering portion of fabric with his foot. They used diggers and metal cutters, and stamped down material by thumping it with the bucket of an excavator. He tried to stamp it out and friends were trying to waft it out. As she walked into the corridor of the flat she saw a spark on the carpet and stamped it out but when she pushed back the part-open bedroom door she saw flames licking the furniture and her belongings. Within thirty seconds, footsteps could be heard coming down the path, so the fire was stamped out. Synonyms trample, step, tread, tramp 1.2no object, with adverbial of direction Walk with heavy, forceful steps. 迈着沉重有力的脚步走 John stamped off, muttering 约翰嘴里咕哝着迈着重重的脚步走了。 Example sentencesExamples And, you know, they're always walking out and stamping out and tearing up agreements and all that. Big sleek black Nonius horses - another speciality of the Hortobágy - were stamping and whickering to each other as we wandered around the open-air market on the puszta near the village. His heavy boots stamped down the hallway and gradually faded off. So tomorrow I will bring it to work, put it in a common area, mutter LAWYERS and stamp off scowling. It's a natural, healthy process and it shouldn't be mistaken for crisis any more than a child stamping and screaming ‘I hate you’ when told to eat its greens is bound for a lifetime of therapy. They cut their names with penknives on the walls of the building and stamped around on the mosaic floors in heavy boots. This discomfort increases sharply in situations where collective hysteria is liable to hold sway: clapping, stamping, cheering, whooping, dancing, that sort of caper. However, York ran into a bad period when lock Brad Macdonald was yellow carded and then, a few minutes later, long-serving lock Spanton was sent off in a hotly disputed incident as the referee penalised him for stamping. I turned and walked - okay, stamped - rather sulkily down the beach. Casting a sharp glance in my direction, he paced off some metres, stamping past a series of unoccupied benches, to drum out his male fury next to some poor couple who had been sunning themselves in peace up to that point. Moseley edged ahead with a Stephen Nutt penalty ten minutes into the second half but when Harrogate flanker Steve Hobson was dismissed for stamping soon after, Moseley's confidence soared. I was gratified and somewhat surprised to find the Apparitional One stamping into the kitchen, beaming, and holding out five whole pounds - since it is us, normally speaking, that pay him. Synonyms stomp, stump, clomp, clump, tramp, thunder, lumber, trudge 2Impress a pattern or mark, especially an official one, on (a surface, object, or document) using an engraved or inked block or die or other instrument. 在（表面，物体，文件）上盖印 the woman stamped my passport 那妇女在我的护照上盖了章。 Example sentencesExamples During this period the court painter Sir Peter Lely made the first collection of old master drawings systematically stamped with a collector's mark. He says that it's a ridiculous requirement to have to sign and stamp documents for just about every process. Some pieces bear Lebkuecher's hallmark of an L within the arc of a quarter moon, but all seem to be stamped with a four or five digit number, usually beginning with zero. Many companies are designing products to be easily disassembled, and stamping components with codes signifying their chemical composition. Every document is stamped excessively with the words ‘Classified’ or ‘Top Secret.’ Mounting foam is also needed to ensure the block the stamp is mounted on does not come in contact with the surface to be stamped. As they are stamped with the black mark of being a convict, it becomes extremely difficult for them to fetch an employment. Each record will be stamped with the user name and date and time of entry and will provide an accurate and thorough audit of health center activity throughout the camp season. Lay the fabric over the design, and stamp the fabric in areas to complement the embroidery. Once bowls are tested by an official tester, they will be stamped with an oval logo inside. which is the number 11. The new leaflets, to be re-issued from next week, will be stamped with the word " checked " to confirm their validity. Sidewalks and crosswalks were stamped with a brick pattern and chemically stained. Inside of the box was a single, lone file that was stamped with a ‘Highly Confidential’ seal. They will be stamped with his seal, numbered by his wife Tessa and will be accompanied by a letter of authentication. We nodded, and he handed us our pink and blue marriage certificate, stamped with the Great Seal of the State of California. The belt and holster have both been stamped with this unique design and then accented with border stampings. Willem's passport is stamped with its first stamp. He had never entered the lottery before and he had assumed that his entry form would be stamped with a code of some sort. The tickets and transfers will be stamped with magnetic strips that will digitally communicate the value of the ticket or the time expiry of a transfer to the fare box. The metallic surface has been stamped and antiqued using Adirondack Alcohol inks. Synonyms imprint, print, impress, punch, inscribe, engrave, chase, etch, carve, emboss, deboss, brand, frank, mark, label 2.1 Impress (a pattern or mark) on something by engraving or inking. 打上（或盖上）（标记，图案） a key with a number stamped on the shaft 柄上印着号码的钥匙。 figurative it's one of those records that has ‘classic’ stamped all over it 〈喻〉这是那种“经典”味十足的唱片中的一张。 Example sentencesExamples Ever since the first hunter-gatherer decided to hang up his spear and go into the farming business, mankind has stamped his mark upon the land. In every passing era, the images of celebrities have been stamped on popular culture. Their unabashed experimentalism lifts Demon Days far beyond the ‘urban’ label it will probably be stamped with. Under the sentence, a signature or logo of sorts had been stamped on in black ink - a sun and a half-moon. Nevertheless it has to be said that there have been some women who have stamped their mark on history so let's honour those women here and look at their significant role in shaping the world and made women what they are today. Each police commissioner stamps his mark not only on the London force but on national policing. As a courtesy and a precaution, she stamps instructions on the back of each frame with information regarding what kind of hooks to use and how many inches to space them apart. Her image is seen stamped on every moon cake, and artefact connected to the festival. At present all meat products that can be exported have an oval mark stamped on the carcass by the Meat Hygiene Service. It starts with their personalities, which are very different, but which are equally stamped on their new teams. All this was stamped on a background of indigo blue dotted with white as the stars winked at us from far away. The quality assurance card also has a unique identification number, which is stamped on the jewellery in addition to a detailed description of the piece of jewellery. It was so obvious it could have been stamped on her forehead. Safari tourism has stamped its mark indelibly on Africa. The boy turned towards the door on the left wall and ran the bar code that was stamped on the bottom of the ticket under a box-like thing that jutted out of the wall. Both women hope to stamp a new mark on the contest and make it one of Ireland's premiere events. This was not carried through into the final slip which was stamped on 21 January 1997, though all the other changes were. Some call it progress, and the signs are everywhere across Macau and its two satellite islands of Taipa and Coloane, all fighting hard to stamp their mark on the tourist map of south-east Asia. The address had been stamped with one of those generic, black stamps that made things more convenient. The correct air pressure should be stamped on the tire itself. Synonyms fix, inscribe, etch, carve, imprint, impress, register 2.2 Make (something) by cutting it out with a die or mold. （用印模）冲压 the knives are stamped out from a flat strip of steel 这些刀子是由一块条形钢板冲压而成的。 Example sentencesExamples Some bills are stamped from playful denominations carved into insulation boards. Hollow-back shovels are usually stamped from a metal sheet that's rolled over to create a depression called a frog. Meireles's marionette is stamped from thin rubber and was suspended from a rotating rod at the ceiling. Synonyms shape, form, fashion, model, work, construct, frame, make, create, configure, manufacture, design, sculpt, sculpture, throw 2.3 Reveal or mark out as having a particular character, quality, or ability. 〈喻〉使显示出；表现出 his style stamps him as a player to watch 他的风格表明他是一个值得关注的选手。 Example sentencesExamples As happens to most men of such quality who attack the accepted smugness and intellectual sloth of their times, he was stamped as a perverse pugnacious fellow who delighted in being against the wisdom of the age. By working in some 2,600 consecutive contests, he was stamped as the "Iron Man" of the umpires. Synonyms identify, characterize, brand, distinguish, mark out, set apart, single out, designate, categorize, classify 3Affix a postage stamp or stamps onto (a letter or package) 贴邮票于（信） Annie stamped the envelope for her 安妮替她在信封上贴了邮票。 Example sentencesExamples The famous name, stamped in gold letters on a green background, leaves you in no doubt as to the pedigree of this more sober-suited car. Yeats painted the little scene across both front and back of a paper envelope which was then stamped and franked when he posted it to John Masefield in 1905. This is a great way to use those individual alphabet stamps for words or phrases instead of stamping one letter at a time. Post offices are no longer sleepy places where letters just get stamped and sent. We have no idea of Joe's medical history, but were we to see his files, they would be stamped in bold, red letters: SANE. On August 31, 2001, Kitty stamped her last letter as postmistress of the local post office. Across the bottom the word ‘APPROVED’ was stamped in big, bold letters. They then have to be folded and put into envelopes to be stamped. 4Crush or pulverize (ore). 捣碎（矿石），压碎（矿石） Example sentencesExamples The ore was stamped fine, roasted, and amalgamated in combination pans without grinding. The simplest tariffs are those applying to ores which are treated in a stamp-mill, where the ore is stamped, passed over amalgamated plates where the gold is extracted to as large an extent as possible, and the tailing treated on concentrating tallies. nounstampstæmp 1An instrument for stamping a pattern or mark, in particular an engraved or inked block or die. 图章；戳，印 Example sentencesExamples ‘If you look here you'll find your visa stamp,’ he said pointing out to a stamp on a piece of string attached to the shack wall. With the fingers of your other hand, press on the back of the stamp to make the impression. With eyes closed, each one pushes his imprint stamp against his item. Daniels invented concrete stamps that can imprint curving border patterns in concrete. Hathaway used a variety of stamps to mark his tools. The block stamp was placed on the reverse of the DN to avoid obscuring clinical information on the face. Another advantage is that you can actually group stamps on the same block and print them together. Relief printing uses the principle of a stamp in that the artist cuts away from a block what is not needed in the design. He even makes his own stamps and tools for the tooling process. He has a predilection for wallpaper and wrapping paper, to which he applies repetitive motifs using stamps made from cut and engraved blocks of wood dipped in printer's ink or paint. A wood-block stamp dipped in fabric paint leaves an ethnic-looking tattoo with turquoise bead accents. 1.1 A mark or pattern made by a stamping instrument, especially one indicating official validation or certification. 印记，戳记 passports with visa stamps 盖了签证章的护照。 figurative the emperor gave them his stamp of approval 〈喻〉皇帝恩准了他们。 Example sentencesExamples We get a stamp in our passports, which includes a visa for three months. He conceded that the placing of his stamp on the drawing indicated his approval of the drawing. During the raid, Dimitrov confiscated the official stamps of four customs officers. You've really given the stamp of official approval to one expert when in fact he might be totally wrong in his approach, and then once again, he has to be subjected to challenge if necessary. You receive numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals and logo testifying to the authenticity of the proposal. The stamp only indicates that it has been constructed and tested to minimum standards of construction and flotation. After cleaning, Mr Stone knew what a significant find he held in his hand because of the characteristic individual stamps in the shape of a stylised rosette. Six pages had been taken out of that passport and it did not have a stamp indicating her entry into the United States. She carefully checked the business license number and examined the official stamp on my invitation letter from all directions. In order to be absolutely sure, the comrade responsible for burden relief stamped the document with an official stamp. Only royalty declaring economic deals required the stamp of official state sanction. Dr. Petit would see the patients, and I would put an official stamp on a document. Minutes later, when I was finally alone, I confirmed that Dolores' work permit was no fake, that its official stamp was the real McCoy. The most recent Supreme Court ruling effectively underlines this process, giving it the stamp of constitutional legitimacy. Also, the threats have come from several different sources and some of these had an official stamp and were delivered to me directly. Another word of warning, make sure the seed packet has an official government stamp on it, there are some fakes around! Probably, it will stand out among all web sites on Madurai, providing authentic information about the district, for it comes with the official stamp. His claims were regarded as exaggerated but thousands of dollars and fake passports and visa stamps were found in his house. It's all very safe, and given the stamp of official approval. These people are permitted into Korea because the visa stamp in their passports is legal and bona fide. 1.2 A characteristic or distinctive impression or quality. 〈喻〉标志；特征；特质 the whole project has the stamp of authority 整个方案具有权威性。 Example sentencesExamples Democracy confers a stamp of legitimacy that reforms must have to be effective. Their Clyde, Gareloch and Lomond rental holiday homes have received the Scottish Tourist Board's Thistle Award, which is a guaranteed stamp of quality. After all, Stephen Malkmus's musicianship is distinct and his artistic stamp on his music is unequivocal. The courts in this country, besides, have put their final stamp of authority on the authenticity of her citizenship. In Santa Rosa, this family-run operation bears the distinctive stamp of its Old World owner, Joe Matos. Stephen could place his own sardonic stamp on what were in some cases widely shared late Victorian literary tastes. For centuries, Africans and their descendants have crossed oceans and lands to put their unique stamp on the history of the Western Hemisphere. Their truthfulness to immediate experience gave them the lasting stamp of authenticity. With no fitted kitchen installed and only basic interior decorating completed, prospective buyers can put their own distinctive stamp on the property. A couple of the pieces have the stamp of Prokofiev, and the other three reflect strong 19th Century influences. The recording is excellent and the performance has the stamp of authenticity. Unfortunately, Eddie only served as assistant director here, so there was only so much he could do to put his unique stamp on the finished film. His playing is technically impeccable and bears a distinct stamp of his own charismatic style. There are the little touches that add the stamp of character and worth. Notwithstanding his youth, Perceval captured the vibrant life essence in the van Gogh, putting his own stamp on the image with unique textural qualities and depth. He works alone, without helpers, and every gun that leaves his shop bears the distinctive stamp of a master's work. Feroze Khan films have a distinct stamp of sensuality about them. The vessels they made out of clay had the stamp of genius. Either way, he dives headlong into the character, putting his stamp on it for all time. A few architects are managing to put a personal stamp on some state projects. Synonyms mark, hallmark, indication, label, brand, tag, badge, characteristics, peculiarity, attribute, sign, seal, sure sign, telltale sign, quality, smack, smell, savour, air 1.3 A particular class or type of person or thing. 类型，种类，类别 empiricism of this stamp has been especially influential in British philosophy 这种类型的经验主义在英国哲学中曾经独具影响力。 Example sentencesExamples It is the plan of men of this stamp to frighten the people with ideal bugbears, in order to mould them to their own purposes. People of this stamp certainly look better outwardly than the immoral and profane, and yet, perhaps, are more thoroughly deceived by the great adversary of souls. Synonyms type, kind, sort, variety, class, category, classification, style, description, condition, calibre, status, quality, nature, manner 2A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to show that an amount of money has been paid, in particular a postage stamp. 自粘胶缴费凭证（尤指邮票） a first-class stamp 一枚第一类邮件邮票。 Example sentencesExamples After all, most letters that are delivered through the post have a stamp stuck to the front of the envelope. Post the envelope as soon as possible, there is no need for a stamp, the postage is already paid. The club will even provide the use of telephones, computers, even paper and stamps. I bought a padded envelope, I put the tin inside, sealed it, addressed it to Red Tide and stuck on what I hoped were enough stamps to cover postage. In recognition of his work, the Indian Government also released a commemorative stamp in 1971 to mark his 123rd birth anniversary. Hill suggested pre-payment, a standard delivery charge irrespective of distance, and the use of an adhesive stamp. Under the proposal, a first-class stamp would go up 8.8 percent to 37 cents. He arranges his stamps in an album, a page for the species of each country. And Sue Brazier, who is a lollipop lady outside Beechcroft Junior School, has offered to stick stamps onto the cards for anybody who doesn't have time to do it themselves. Buying second-class stamps could save you money this Christmas without delaying your cards to loved ones, according to the post watchdog. They are all instant communications that are far less bother than putting pen to paper, finding an envelope, licking the flap, sticking on a stamp and popping it in a post box. Within the range of Gabonese postage, a significant number of stamps celebrate indigenous musical instruments and reliquary art forms. The stranger asked me to write my phone number on the card, then added an address and stuck on a stamp. In this case the stamp and postage probably cost more than the cheque,’ she said. Between online bill payment and email, you'd think that we're using fewer first-class stamps than a decade ago. I'm still not finished shopping, nothing has been wrapped and my Christmas cards are still sitting on the kitchen table waiting for stamps. Eventually I had a variety of stamps stuck on the brown envelope. The cost of a second-class stamp was cut by 1p in April 1999, while first-class stamps went up by 1p in 2000. We argue that post offices are much more than places to buy stamps and collect pension money. They make money not on stamps, but on the newspapers and candy bars that customers buy when they come in to mail a letter. 3An act or sound of stamping with the foot. 跺脚；跺脚声 the stamp of boots on the bare floor 靴子跺在老地板上的声音。 Example sentencesExamples He heard the steps of delicate feet, the stamp of the horses' hooves, and then a sound like silk sliding against silk. ‘I do not,’ said Chazen, who backed that statement up with a short, sharp stamp of her foot. With a stamp of his feet and a final blast at his bosses he was gone. Through dance, from the uncut stamp of rustic feet in twilight dust to the sophisticated Bharatanatyam with its own highly complex grammar, Indians shared stories. A heavy thud had come against my door, and now I heard hard breathing and the dull stamp of muffled feet. The language she uses is beautiful, and she has a way of phrasing things that can make me smell the damp, chill air and the woodsmoke, hear the stamp of a horse's foot, and the jingle of mail. It makes for an odd picture - highly sophisticated music, where you nevertheless hear the occasional stamp of feet on a wooden floor. She flourished that statement with a stamp of her foot. With a stamp of his foot, the swordsman sent another wave of dirt towards the three men from Feline. No more than two days after docking, I heard the stamp of boots on the deck above me and I was filled with dread. 4A block for crushing ore in a stamp mill. （捣矿机中用于捣碎矿石的）铁砧 Example sentencesExamples In all forms of stamps the crushing is done by the blow struck by a pestle or stamp upon the rock which is resting in a mortar. Work was immediately started, and the 300 additional stamps were dropping in May, 1890, thus making a total of 540 stamps crushing ore from the Treadwell mine. Phrases stamp one's authority (or personality or style etc.) on Have a strong or permanent influence on. 他一定要能够在自己的团队中树立威信 he must be able to stamp his authority on the team Example sentencesExamples In the second round, Pickering began to stamp his authority on the contest. The prime minister, has moved swiftly to attempt to stamp his authority on Somalia's 10 million citizens. Despite a move to his favoured central position the England captain failed to stamp his authority on the game. Passes were sent astray on a continuous basis with the result neither side could stamp their authority on proceedings. Valuev looked impressive from the first bell on, stamping his authority on the bout early. Tully on guitar and vocals has stamped his authority on radio, doing more ad voices than you can imagine. The most important thing is how to stamp his authority on the fragile coalition. Yet they also feel he has still to come up with the policy initiatives required to stamp his authority on his department. He moved swiftly to stamp his authority on his party, installing key supporters to his shadow cabinet. Although his singing was of a high quality, I'm afraid Mick Clews didn't stamp his authority on the part. Phrasal Verbs stamp something out 1Extinguish a fire by stamping on it. 踩灭 he stamped out the flames before they could grow 不等火苗烧旺他就将其踩灭了。 2Suppress or put an end to something by taking decisive action. （采取果断措施）镇压，压制；消灭 urgent action is required to stamp out corruption 必须采取紧急行动清除腐败。 Example sentencesExamples Dr Barry wants increased police patrols in the village to help stamp the problem out. The Romans did not succeed in stamping out any aspect of Egyptian religious magic. New by-laws are set to be introduced in the town to stamp out anti-social behaviour. Someone also had to take leadership on stamping out outdated attitudes. The Minister also said he would strengthen statutory bodies to stamp out criminality. At the same time they manage to stamp out any legitimate protests against social injustices. His charity, the Montel Williams Foundation, funds research to stamp out the disease. Tens of millions were killed in these actions to stamp out democracy in the name of democracy. Any expression of working class independence or militancy, no matter how limited, was to be ruthlessly stamped out. The people trampling over Babylon, ignorantly stamping out the fragile remains of a centuries-old civilisation, were soldiers, not archaeologists. Synonyms put an end to, put a stop to, end, finish, get rid of, crush, put down, check, crack down on, weed out, curb, nip in the bud, scotch, squash, quash, quell, subdue, suppress, repress, quench, extinguish, stifle, abolish, eliminate, eradicate, terminate, beat, overcome, defeat, destroy, demolish, annihilate, wipe out, extirpate Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘crush to a powder’): of Germanic origin; related to German stampfen ‘stamp with the foot’; reinforced by Old French estamper ‘to stamp’. Compare with stomp. verb.1 phr. phr.v.
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