英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
"His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion."
perceptible by touch; real and concrete
"The excitement in the room was almost tangible."
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
"The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish."
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
"The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather."
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
"The tannery produced high-quality leather for export."
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
"The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children."
Something that excites desire or interest, often by being just out of reach.
"She wore a tantalizing perfume that caught everyone's attention."
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
"His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt."
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
"The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy."
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
"I need some tape to seal this box."
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
"The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains."
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
"The tarantula crawled across the desert floor."
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
"The student received a warning for being tardy to class."
a goal or objective that one aims to achieve
"The team set a target to increase sales by 20%."
A tax imposed by the government on imported or exported goods, also known as duty, customs tax, or levy.
"The new tariff increased the cost of imported goods."
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
"Do not tarry, or you will miss the train."
a piece of work or duty to be done
"He completed the task before the deadline."
the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth
"The cake had a delicious taste."
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
"She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner."
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
"The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning."
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor; delicious.
"The chef prepared a very tasty curry."
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
"A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food."
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
"The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use."
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
"The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words."
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
"Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological."
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
"The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology."
cheap and showy but of poor quality
"She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily."
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
"The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark."
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
"The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods."
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
"Taxation is necessary for funding public services."
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
"We hailed a taxi to get to the airport."
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
"We took a taxi cab to the restaurant."
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
"The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals."
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
"Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience."
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
"The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect."
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
"Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity."
a person who pays tax to the government
"The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services."
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
"She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea."
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
"I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups."
to impart knowledge or skill to someone by instruction or example
"She teaches English to students at the local school."
