n.

1. （子弹的）尖啸声；（布匹的）撕裂声[C]
   We heard the zip of a bullet.

   我们听到一颗子弹的尖啸声。

2. 【口】精力，活力[U]
   She is full of zip.

   她精力充沛。

3. 【英】拉链[C]
   If your zip sticks, it might be because a thread has caught.

   如果你的拉链拉不动，那有可能是因为有根线卡住了。

4. 【口】无，乌有，零

vi.

1. 以尖啸声行进[Q]
   The cars zipped by endlessly.

   一辆接一辆的车呼啸而过。

   The bullet zipped past.

   子弹呼啸而过。

2. 有力而迅速地行动（或移动）[Q]
   We zipped through customs.

   我们非常快地通过了海关。

   She zipped through her homework, and then went to a movie.

   她迅速做完功课，然后就看电影去了。

3. 拉开（或扣上）拉链
   The jacket zips open easily.

   这夹克衫的拉链很容易拉开。

   Zip up, or you'll catch a cold.

   把拉链拉上，否则你会感冒。

vt.

1. 给……以速度（或力量）[O]
2. 使增加热情（或兴趣等）[（+up）]
3. 用拉链拉开（或扣上）[O8]
   Zip up your coat before going out.

   出去前先把你的上衣拉链拉上。

4. 【电脑】压缩（文件）

n.

1. chiefly Brit. a fastener consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
2. informal energy; vigour.

pron.

v.

1. fasten with a zip.
2. informal move or propel at high speed.
3. Computing  compress (a file) so that it takes up less space.