[N-COUNT 可数名词]末梢;尖端;顶端 The tip of something long and narrow is the end of it.
[oft N of n]
The sleeves covered his hands to the tips of his fingers...
袖子遮住了他的手,一直盖到指尖。
She poked and shifted things with the tip of her walking stick...
她用手杖尖翻拨挪动东西。
Hurricane Andrew has passed over the southern tip of Florida.
飓风“安德鲁”已越过佛罗里达州南端。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)倾斜;(使)斜侧 If you tip an object or part of your body or if it tips, it moves into a sloping position with one end or side higher than the other.
[V n adv/prep]
[V]
[V-ed]
He leaned away from her, and she had to tip her head back to see him...
他倾着身子避开她,她不得不把头向后歪着看他。
A young boy is standing on a stool, reaching for a cookie jar, and the stool is about to tip...
一个小男孩正站在凳子上,伸手够一个曲奇罐子,凳子眼看就要歪了。
The north pole is slightly tipped towards the sun.
北极略微向太阳倾斜。
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[VERB 动词]倾倒;倒出 If you tip something somewhere, you pour it there.
[V n prep]
[V n with adv]
Tip the vegetables into a bowl...
把蔬菜倒进碗里。
She took out the plate, stared blankly at the dried-up food on it, and tipped it into the bin…
她拿出盘子,茫然地望着上面已经干掉的食物,然后把它倒进了垃圾桶。
Tip away the salt and wipe the pan.
把盐倒掉,把锅擦净。
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[VERB 动词]扔掉,倒掉(垃圾) To tip rubbish means to get rid of it by leaving it somewhere.
[V n]
[V]
[V-ed]
[BRIT 英]
...the costs of tipping rubbish in landfills...
在废弃物填埋场倾倒垃圾的成本
How do you stop people tipping?...
你怎样阻止人们乱倒垃圾呢?
We live in a street off Soho Road and there's rubbish tipped everywhere.
我们住在离索霍路不远的一条街上,那里到处都是乱倒的垃圾。
in AM, use 美国英语用 dump
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]垃圾场 A tip is a place where rubbish is left.
[BRIT 英]
Officers had found a large bread knife on the rubbish tip…
警察在垃圾场发现了一把很大的面包刀。
I took a load of rubbish and grass cuttings to the tip.
我把一堆垃圾与修剪下的碎草运到了垃圾场。
in AM, use 美国英语用 garbage dump
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]脏乱的场所 If you describe a place as a tip, you mean it is very untidy.
[BRIT 英]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
The flat is an absolute tip.
这套公寓简直就是个垃圾场。
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[VERB 动词]给…小费 If you tip someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money in order to thank them for their services.
[V n]
[V n amount]
[Also V]
Do you really think it's customary to tip the waiters?...
你真的认为给侍者小费是约定俗成的吗?
She tipped the barmen 10 dollars and bought drinks all round.
她给了吧台服务员 10 美元小费,还请在场的所有人喝了酒。
tipping
A 10 percent service charge is added in lieu of tipping.
加收了 10% 的服务费以代替小费。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]小费 If you give a tip to someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money to thank them for their services.
I gave the barber a tip...
我给了理发师小费。
The Head Porter was keeping all the tips.
行李员领班扣留了所有人的小费。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]诀窍;忠告;指导 A tip is a useful piece of advice.
[oft N on/for -ing/n]
It shows how to prepare a CV, and gives tips on applying for jobs.
它说明了如何准备简历,并就如何申请职位提了些建议。
…tips for busy managers…
给繁忙的经理们的忠告
A good tip is to buy the most expensive lens you can afford.
建议购买能负担得起的最贵的镜头。
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[VERB 动词]认定…会(做某事或获得成功) If a person is tipped to do something or is tipped for success at something, experts or journalists believe that they will do that thing or achieve that success.
[be V-ed to-inf]
[be V-ed for n]
[usu passive]
[BRIT 英]
He is tipped to be the country's next foreign minister...
他被认定会成为该国下一任外交部长。
He was widely tipped for success.
大家都认定他会成功。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](对赛马、比赛结果的)预测,内幕消息 Someone's tip for a race or competition is their advice on its likely result, especially to someone who wants to bet money on the result.
[oft N for n]
I've a tip for the races…
我有一条关于赛马比赛的内部消息。
United are still my tip for the Title.
我仍然认定联队会夺冠。
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[PHRASE 短语](事物的)端倪,表面一小部分,冰山一角 If you say that a problem is the tip of the iceberg, you mean that it is one small part of a much larger problem.
[v-link PHR]
Unless we're all a lot more careful, the people who have died so far will be just the tip of the iceberg.
除非我们都加倍小心,否则死者的人数会比现在多得多。
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[PHRASE 短语]使占优势 If something tips the scales or tips the balance, it gives someone a slight advantage.
[V inflects]
Today's slightly shorter race could well help to tip the scales in his favour...
今天距离稍短的赛跑可能会对他占据优势大有助益。
If the trial were evenly poised the newspapers might tip the balance against them.
如果选拔赛双方打平,报界可能会使形势朝着不利于他们的方向倾斜。
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[PHRASE 短语]话到嘴边(却没说出来) If a comment or question is on the tip of your tongue, you really want to say it or ask it, but you decide not to say it.
[v-link PHR]
It was on the tip of Mahoney's tongue to say the boss was out...
马奥尼想说老板出去了,话到嘴边却没说出口。
A sarcastic remark was on the tip of her tongue.
挖苦的话到了她嘴边却没说出来。
相关词组:
tip off
tip over
tip up
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tip★/tɪp; NAmEtɪp/
noun
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verb
tiptipstippedtippingnoun★end of sth 末端1★the thin pointed end of sth 尖端;尖儿;端◆the tips of your fingers手指尖◆the tip of your nose你的鼻尖◆the northern tip of the island岛的北端☞see also
fingertip
2★a small part that fits on or over the end of sth (装在顶端的)小部件◆a walking stick with a rubber tip带橡皮头的手杖☞see also
felt-tip pen
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filter tip
advice 建议3★a small piece of advice about sth practical 指点;实用的提示SYN
hint
tip(on/for doing sth) ◆handy tipsfor buying a computer 购买电脑几点有用的提示tip(on/for sth) ◆useful tips on how to save money几个省钱的窍门儿4( informal) a secret or expert piece of advice about what the result of a competition, etc. is likely to be, especially about which horse is likely to win a race (尤指有关赛马的)内幕消息,指点◆a hot tipfor the big race 赛马大赛的最新内幕消息5( NAmE) (alsoˈtip-offespecially in BrE)( informal) secret information that sb gives, for example to the police, to warn them about an illegal activity that is going to happen 秘密情报;密报;线报◆The man was arrested after an anonymous tip.这男子被匿名举报后被捕。extra money 额外的钱6★a small amount of extra money that you give to sb, for example sb who serves you in a restaurant 小费;小账◆to leave a tip留小费◆He gavethe waiter agenerous tip.他给了服务员很多小费。for rubbish 垃圾7( BrE) a place where you can take rubbish/garbage and leave it 垃圾场;垃圾堆untidy place 脏乱处8( BrE) ( informal,disapproving) an untidy place 脏乱的地方SYN
dump
◆Their flat is a tip!他们的寓所简直是个猪窝!IDIOMSon the tip of your ˈtongueif a word or name is on the tip of your tongue,you are sure that you know it but you cannot remember it 话在嘴边上(却一时想不起来)the tip of the ˈicebergonly a small part of a much larger problem (问题的)冰山一角,端倪verb★(-pp-)lean/pour/push at an angle 倾斜地倚╱倒╱推1★[intransitive , transitive ]to move so that one end or side is higher than the other; to move sth into this position (使)倾斜,倾倒,翻覆SYN
tilt
(+ adv./prep.)◆The boat tipped to one side.船向一边倾斜。◆The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back.座位向前放倒,好让乘客进入车的后部。tipsth (+ adv./prep.) ◆She tipped her head back and laughed loudly.她把头一仰,哈哈大笑起来。2★[transitive ]tipsth/sb + adv./prep. to make sth/sb come out of a container or its/their position by holding or lifting it/them at an angle 倒出;倾倒;倾覆◆She tipped the dirty water down the drain.她把脏水倒入了下水道。◆The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat.公共汽车突然刹车,差点儿把我从座位上甩出去。3[transitive ]tipsth + adv./prep. to touch sth lightly so that it moves in a particular direction 轻触;轻碰◆The goalkeeper just managed to tip the ball over the crossbar.守门员刚好把球捅出球门的横梁。leave rubbish 丢垃圾4[intransitive , transitive ]tip(sth) ( BrE) to leave rubbish/garbage somewhere outdoors in order to get rid of it (在户外)倒垃圾◆‘No tipping.’ (= for example, on a notice)“此处禁止倒垃圾。”give extra money 额外付款5★[intransitive , transitive ]to give sb an extra amount of money to thank them for sth they have done for you as part of their job 给小费;付小账◆Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily.美国人总是受欢迎,因为他们往往给很多小费。tipsb ◆Did you remember to tip the waiter?你记得给服务员小费了吗?tipsb sth ◆She tipped the porter a dollar.她给了行李工一元的小费。predict success 预测成功6[transitive ]( especially BrE) to say in advance that sb/sth will be successful 预言…获胜;事先说…会成功tipsb/sth (for sth) ◆The band is being tipped for the top.人们看好这支乐队将位居榜首。tipsb/sth as sth ◆The senator has been tipped by many as a future president.许多人猜测这位参议员将会继任总统。tipsb/sth to do sth ◆The actor is tipped to win an Oscar for his performance.这位演员因表演出色而被认为有望获得奥斯卡奖。cover end 覆盖端头7[transitive , usually passive ]tipsth (with sth) to cover the end or edge of sth with a colour, a substance, etc. (用颜色、物质等)覆盖…的末端,遮盖…的边◆The wings are tipped with yellow.翅膀的尖端呈黄色。IDIOMSit is/was ˈtipping (it) down( BrE) ( informal) it is/was raining heavily 大雨倾盆;大雨如注tip the ˈbalance/ˈscales(alsoswing the ˈbalance)to affect the result of sth in one way rather than another 使天平倾斜;使结果倾向某方;起决定性作用◆In an interview, smart presentation can tip the scales in your favour.在面试中,机敏的表现是一种有利的条件。tip your ˈhand( NAmE) (BrEshow your ˈhand/ˈcards)to make your plans or intentions known 摊牌;让对方摸着底细;公开自己的意图tip the scales at sthto weigh a particular amount 重量为◆He tipped the scales at just over 80 kilos.他称得体重刚过 80 公斤。tip sb the ˈwink | tip the ˈwink to sb( BrE) ( informal) to give sb secret information that they can use to gain an advantage for themselves 给某人密送情报☞more at
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PHRASAL VERBSˌtip sb↔ˈoff (about sth)( informal) to warn sb about sth that is going to happen, especially sth illegal 暗中警告,私下告诫,密报(尤指非法的事情)◆Three men were arrested after police were tipped off about the raid.警方获得有关袭击的密报后,逮捕了三个人。tipthat… ◆They were tipped off that he might be living in Wales.他们探得风声他可能住在威尔士。☞related noun
tip-off
★ˌtip ˈup/ˈover | ˌtip sth↔ˈup/ˈoverto fall or turn over; to make sth do this (使)跌倒,倾覆◆The mug tipped over, spilling hot coffee everywhere.杯子倒了,热咖啡溅得到处都是。◆We'll have to tip the sofa up to get it through the door.我们必须把沙发翻转过来才能搬过房门。tip/tɪp; NAmEtɪp/
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tip2 verb
tiptip1 /tɪp/ ●●●S2W3 noun
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1end [countable] the end of something, especially something pointedtip of He kissed the tip of her nose. the southern tip of South America lights on the wing tips of aeroplanes →
fingertip(1)
2money [countable] a small amount of additional money that you give to someone such as a waiter or a taxi driver: Did you leave a tip?large/generous/big tip I gave the guy a big tip. a $5 tip3advice [countable] a helpful piece of advice: Perhaps she could give us a few tips.tip on/for This week's magazine has some tips on healthy eating.handy tip (=useful tip) handy tips for decorating a small flat gardening tips4the tip of the iceberg a small sign of a problem that is much larger: The reported cases of food poisoning are only the tip of the iceberg.5on the tip of your tonguea)if something is on the tip of your tongue, you really want to say it, but then you decide not to: It was on the tip of my tongue to say, ‘I’d rather have dinner with a snake.’b)if a word, name etc is on the tip of your tongue, you know it but cannot remember it: What is her name? It’s on the tip of my tongue. Joan. Joan Simpson. That’s it!6waste [countable] British English an area where unwanted waste is taken and leftSYN dump: a rubbish tip I’ll take this lot to the tip.7untidy [singular] British English informal an extremely dirty or untidy place: The house was an absolute tip.8horse race [countable] informal special information about which horse will win a race9warning [countable] a secret warning or piece of information, especially to police about illegal activities: Acting on a tip, the police were able to find and arrest Upton.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsleave a tip· Aren’t you going to leave a tip?give somebody a tip· Kim gave the driver a tip.adjectivesa big/large/generous tip· The service was great and we left a large tip.a 5%/10% etc tip· A 15% tip is customary in restaurants.a £2/$5 tip· He gave the waitress a $10 tip.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbsgive somebody a tip· He gave me some tips on how to improve my game.pass on a tip· The writer passes on many tips that she has learned over the years.follow a tip· To keep your bike in good condition, follow these simple tips.pick up a tip· If you listen to the show, you’ll pick up some really useful gardening tips.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + tipa good/useful/helpful/handy tip· Go to their website to find useful tips on buying and selling a home.a simple tip· He has some simple tips for saving money when you're at the supermarket.cooking tips· Most recipes come with added cooking tips.gardening tips· Marie was always willing to share her gardening tips.beauty tips· The article contains some useful beauty tips.safety tips· Ensure the safety of your family with a few simple safety tips from the Fire Service.
tip1 noun
tip2 verb
tiptip2 ●●○S3 verb (past tense and past participle tipped, present participle tipping)
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1lean [intransitive, transitive] to move into a sloping position, so that one end or side is higher than the other, or to make something do thisSYN tilttip forward/back/to etc His helmet had tipped forward and the boy pushed it back. Eric fell asleep, his head gently tipping to one side.tip something forward/back etc ‘So what?’ asked Brian, tipping his chair back on its rear legs.2pour [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to pour something from one place or container into anothertip something onto/into something Tip the onions and oil into a large ovenproof dish. Ben tipped the contents of the drawer onto the table.tip something out Shall I tip the water out?3give money [intransitive, transitive] to give an additional amount of money to someone such as a waiter or taxi driver: Did you tip the waiter?tip somebody something I tipped him $5.4be likely to succeed [transitive] if someone or something is tipped to do something, people think that they are most likely to succeed in doing itbe tipped to do something the man tipped to become the next presidentbe tipped for/as something He’s tipped as a future world champion.widely/strongly/hotly tipped He had been widely tipped to get the new post of deputy director.GRAMMARTip is usually passive in this meaning.5 gold-tipped/steel-tipped/rubber-tipped etc having a tip that is made of or covered with gold, steel etc: a silver-tipped walking stick6tip the balance/scales to give a slight advantage to someone or something: Three factors helped to tip the balance in favour of the Labour leadership.7tip the scales at something to weigh a particular amount, used especially of someone who will be taking part in a sports competition: At today’s weigh-in he tipped the scales at just over 15 stone.8it’s tipping (it) down British English spoken said when it is raining very heavily: It was absolutely tipping it down.9be tipped with something to have one end covered in something: arrows tipped with poison red petals tipped with white10tip your hat/cap (to somebody)a)to touch or raise your hat as a greeting to someoneb)American English to say or do something that shows you admire what someone has done11tip somebody the wink British English informal to give someone secret informationtip off phrasal verbto give someone such as the police a secret warning or piece of information, especially about illegal activities: The police must have been tipped off.tip somebody off that His contact had tipped him off that drugs were on the premises.tip off about Did you tip him off about Bernard?tip over phrasal verbif you tip something over, or if it tips over, it falls or turns over: The candle tipped over and the hay caught fire.tip something ↔ over The current was starting to tip the canoe over and I began to panic.tip up phrasal verbif you tip something up, or if it tips up, it moves into a sloping position, so that one end or side is higher than the othertip something ↔ up He tipped the bottle up so that the last of the liquid flowed into his glass. Ken tipped up the wheelbarrow, then stood back to rest.
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