Definition of the word stamp on

Pronunciation of vocabulary stamp on

stamp onphrasal verb

đóng dấu vào

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Origin of the word stamp on

The phrase "stamp on" is an idiom that originated in the late 19th century in the context of postal services. At that time, stamps were small paper disks with images and denominations printed on them that were used to pay for postage on letters and packages. To "stamp on" something meant to affix a postage stamp to it, or more generally, to imprint or impress an image or design onto a surface through the use of a stamp or seal. This usage of the word related to the postal service has since evolved to include more abstract meanings, such as "stamping out" an undesirable habit or "stamping on" someone's rights, which now refer to forcefully suppression or prevention.

Example of vocabulary stamp onnamespace

meaning

to put your foot down with force on something

dùng lực mạnh để đạp chân vào cái gì đó

  • The child stamped on the spider.

    Đứa trẻ giẫm lên con nhện.

  • She stamped on my toe!

    Cô ấy giẫm lên ngón chân tôi!

meaning

to stop something from happening or stop somebody from doing something, especially by using force or authority

ngăn chặn điều gì đó xảy ra hoặc ngăn cản ai đó làm điều gì đó, đặc biệt là bằng cách sử dụng vũ lực hoặc quyền lực

  • All attempts at modernization were stamped on by senior officials.

    Mọi nỗ lực hiện đại hóa đều bị các quan chức cấp cao chỉ đạo.

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