Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun
T-shirt
T恤衫
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
A1 noun
table
桌子
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
C1 noun
tableau
定格画面
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
B2 noun
tablespoon
汤匙
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
B1 noun
tablet
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
C1 noun
taboo
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
C2 noun
Tabour
小鼓
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
C1 adjective
tacit
默示
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
C2 adjective
taciturn
寡言
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
C1 noun/verb
tack
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
B2 verb, noun
tackle
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
C1 noun
tact
机智
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
C1 adjective
Tactful
圆滑的; 老练的;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
B2 noun
Tactic
策略; 战术
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
C1 adjective
tactical
战术
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
C1 noun
tactician
战术家
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
B2 noun (plural)
tactics
战术
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
C1 adjective
tactile
触觉的
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
C1 adjective
tactless
失礼
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
B2 noun
Tadpole
蝌蚪
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
B2 noun, verb
tag
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
A2 noun
Tail
尾巴
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
B2 noun
Tailor
裁缝
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
B2 adjective
tailored
量身定制
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.