英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a casual short-sleeved cotton shirt with no collar
"He wore a white t-shirt and jeans to the party."
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
"They placed the documents on the table."
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
"The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play."
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
"She stirred the soup with a tablespoon."
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
"The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour."
understood or implied without being stated
"There was a tacit agreement to avoid the subject."
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
"He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings."
the ability to say or do the right thing without offending others
"She handled the situation with great tact."
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others
"He is always tactful when giving feedback."
a carefully planned action or strategy to achieve a specific goal
"The coach used a defensive tactic to win the game."
relating to or involving tactics or strategy
"The team had a tactical plan for the final match."
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
"Napoleon was a brilliant tactician."
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
"The team changed their tactics to win the game."
related to or involving the sense of touch
"The fabric had a pleasant tactile quality."
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
"His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting."
the larval stage of a frog or toad, living in water with gills and a tail
"The children watched the tadpoles swimming in the pond."
the part of an animal that extends from the back and is often used for balance or communication
"The dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner."
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
"The tailor measured him for a new suit."
made or adapted for a particular purpose, person, or situation
"The company offers tailored solutions for small businesses."
to damage or spoil something by adding an undesirable quality
"The scandal tainted his reputation."
spoiled, corrupted, or made impure
"The tainted food caused several people to fall ill."
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
"The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built."
to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something
"She will take the bus to work tomorrow."
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
"The airplane will take off in ten minutes."
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
"Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you."
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
"The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather."
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
"The old man told a tale of his adventures."
natural aptitude or skill
"She has a great talent for painting."
having a natural ability or skill in something
"She is a talented singer with a beautiful voice."
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
"He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck."
to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
"They like to talk about their travels."
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
"My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything."
having a greater than average height
"He is the tallest player on the team."
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
"Keep a tally of how many books you read this month."
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
"The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons."
tropical fruit with a brown pod containing a sour pulp used in cooking
"The chef used tamarind paste to add tangy flavor to the curry."
A musical instrument with a circular frame, metal jingles, and a drumhead, played by shaking or striking.
"She played the tambourine during the festival parade."
to domesticate or control an animal, person, or situation
"The trainer managed to tame the wild horse."
to press down tightly by packing
"He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it."
Unauthorized alteration or interference with something without permission
"Evidence tampering can lead to serious legal consequences."
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
"The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park."
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
"The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point."
