li peng: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “li peng” mean?
to jump or spring forcefully, often covering a distance.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to jump or spring forcefully, often covering a distance
to make a sudden significant transition, advance, or increase; to act with eagerness or seize an opportunity
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. The past tense and participle forms 'leapt' (more common in UK) and 'leaped' (more common in US) both exist and are correct.
Connotations
Neutral in both; associated with agility, initiative, and progress.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “li peng” in a Sentence
leap [intransitive: He leaped.]leap [over/into/across/from NP: The dog leapt over the fence.]leap to [NP: She leapt to his defence.]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “li peng” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- It was a huge leap of faith for the small company.
- The frog took a mighty leap into the pond.
- Advances came in leaps and bounds.
American English
- That's quite a leap in logic.
- He made the leap from TV to film successfully.
- A single leap carried him across the stream.
verb
British English
- The athlete leapt over the hurdle with ease.
- Sales leapt by 50% last quarter.
- He leapt at the chance to work abroad.
American English
- The cat leaped onto the counter.
- She leaped to her feet when he entered.
- Investors leaped on the news, driving the stock price up.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The new strategy caused profits to leap by 20%.
Academic
The discovery represents a quantum leap in our understanding.
Everyday
My heart leaped when I saw the good news.
Technical
The program uses a leapfrog algorithm to integrate the equations.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “li peng”
- Using 'leapt' incorrectly as present tense (He leapts yesterday -> INCORRECT). The past tense is 'leapt' or 'leaped'.
- Confusing 'leap' with 'hop' (one foot) or 'jump' (general). 'Leap' often implies covering distance or a dynamic change.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Leap' suggests a forceful, often long jump. 'Jump' is the general term. 'Hop' is a small jump, often on one foot.
Both are correct past tense and past participle forms. 'Leapt' (/lɛpt/) is more common in British English, while 'leaped' (/liːpt/) is more common in American English.
Yes, very commonly. It often describes a sudden large increase (leap in sales) or a significant intellectual/technological advance (quantum leap).
It means an act of believing in something despite a lack of proof or despite uncertainty, or taking a risky action trusting it will succeed.
to jump or spring forcefully, often covering a distance.
Li peng is usually neutral in register.
Li peng: in British English it is pronounced /liːp/, and in American English it is pronounced /liːp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “leap to conclusions”
- “look before you leap”
- “leap of faith”
- “by leaps and bounds”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
LEAP: Like an Excited Athlete Propelling.
Conceptual Metaphor
PROGRESS IS A FORWARD JUMP (e.g., 'a leap in technology').
Practice
Quiz
In a business context, 'a quantum leap' most likely means: