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单词 tap
释义

tap ​‌‌

​noun
UK /tæp/
Other entries for this word
tap verb
tap
on tap phrase
tap up phrasal verb
tap into phrasal verb
tap out phrasal verb
mixer tap noun
tap water noun
spinal tap noun
tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun at tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun
tap into
Word Forms
singulartap
pluraltaps
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable an object used for controlling how much water, gas, or liquid comes out from a pipe or container. The American word for a tap that controls water is faucet

    There’s no hot water coming out of the hot tap.

    turn a tap off/on (=stop or start the water flowing):

    Just turn the cold tap on for a few seconds.

    Synonyms and related words
    Plumbing and drainage systems
    airlock
    back up
    blockage
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of baths and basins
    draining board
    faucet
    garburator
  2. 2
    countable Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬the action or sound of touching someone or something gently

    I felt a tap on my shoulder.

    A few taps with a hammer and it was fixed.

    Synonyms and related words
    Instances of touching, holding and physical contact
    touch
    contact
    hold
  3. 3
    countable electronic equipment used for listening secretly to someone’s telephone conversations

    She suspected they’d put a tap on her phone.

    Synonyms and related words
    Telephones and telecommunication equipment
    3G
    4G
    5G
    Synonyms and related words
    Spies and spying
    agent
    breach of security
    bug
  4. 4
    uncountable ​informaltap dancing

    My daughter takes ballet and tap.

    Synonyms and related words
    Styles of dancing
    ballroom dancing
    body popping
    breakdancing
phrases
on tap

tap ​‌‌

​noun
US /tæp/
Other entries for this word
tap verb
tap
on tap phrase
tap up phrasal verb
tap into phrasal verb
tap out phrasal verb
tap water noun
spinal tap noun
tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun at tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun
tap into
Word Forms
singulartap
pluraltaps
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬the action or sound of touching someone or something gently

    I felt a tap on my shoulder.

    A few taps with a hammer and it was fixed.

    Synonyms and related words
    Instances of touching, holding and physical contact
    touch
    contact
    hold
  2. 2
    countable an object used for controlling how much liquid or gas comes out of a pipe or container
    Synonyms and related words
    Plumbing and drainage systems
    airlock
    back up
    blockage
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of baths and basins
    drainboard
    faucet
    garburator
    1. 2a
      countable an object used for letting beer out of a keg
      Synonyms and related words
      Brewing, storing and serving drinks
      brew
      brewer
      brewery
    2. 2b
      ​Britisha faucet that controls the water coming out of a pipe
      Synonyms and related words
      Plumbing and drainage systems
      airlock
      back up
      blockage
      Synonyms and related words
      Parts of baths and basins
      drainboard
      faucet
      garburator
  3. 3
    countable electronic equipment used for listening secretly to someone’s telephone conversations

    She suspected they’d put a tap on her phone.

    Synonyms and related words
    Telephones and telecommunication equipment
    3G
    4G
    5G
    Synonyms and related words
    Spies and spying
    agent
    breach of security
    bug
  4. 4
    uncountable ​informaltap dancing

    My daughter takes ballet and tap.

    Synonyms and related words
    Styles of dancing
    ballroom dancing
    body popping
    breakdancing
phrases
on tap

tap ​‌‌

​verb
UK /tæp/
Other entries for this word
tap noun
on tap phrase
tap up phrasal verb
tap into phrasal verb
tap out phrasal verb
mixer tap noun
tap water noun
spinal tap noun
tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun at tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theytap
he/she/ittaps
present participletapping
past tensetapped
past participletapped
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬to touch someone or something gently and to move them slightly, or to make a soft knocking sound

    Michael tapped his nose with his forefinger.

    He tapped another code into the computer.

    Several young men sat tapping away at keyboards (=using computers).

    tap at/on/against:

    We could hear someone tapping at the door.

    tap someone on something:

    I tapped him on the shoulder and he jumped.

    Synonyms and related words
    To touch, or to pick up someone or something
    touch
    pick up
    handle
    1. 1a
      to touch the screen of a mobile device in order to make something happen

      If you have decided to attend a programme, tap this button to add and synchronise the event details.

      Tap here to activate plugin.

      Synonyms and related words
      To use or program a computer
      access
      archive
      back up
    Collocates
    Adverbs frequently used with tap
    ▪ firmly, gently, lightly, rapidly, repeatedly, softly
  2. 2
    transitive to use electronic equipment to secretly listen to what someone says on the telephone
    Synonyms and related words
    Spies and spying
    agent
    breach of security
    bug
  3. 3
    transitive to get a substance from a particular place or object

    The scheme aimed to tap underground water resources.

    tapping trees for rubber

    Synonyms and related words
    To get something or someone
    get
    come by
    accept
    1. 3a
      ​informalto get money from a particular person
      tap someone for something:

      I’ll have to tap Mum for my bus fare.

      Synonyms and related words
      To earn or to get money
      earn
      recover
      cash in
  4. 4

    tap

    or

    tap into

    transitive if you tap something such as someone’s ability or a supply of information, you use it or get some benefit from it

    Are you tapping your staff’s full potential?

    Several other companies were already tapping this market.

    Synonyms and related words
    To use something, or to be used
    go towards
    bring in
    fall back on
  5. 5
    ​American​informalto choose someone for a task, especially membership of an organization or committee
    tap someone to do something:

    The President has tapped a former Justice Department official to lead the FBI.

    tap someone for something:

    I had been tapped for the position of department head just before the opening of the college.

    This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 07/06/2017
    Synonyms and related words
    To choose someone or something
    choose
    pick
    decide on
phrasal verbs
tap into
tap out

tap ​‌‌

​verb
US /tæp/
Other entries for this word
tap noun
on tap phrase
tap up phrasal verb
tap into phrasal verb
tap out phrasal verb
tap water noun
spinal tap noun
tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun at tap dancing noun
tap dancer noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theytap
he/she/ittaps
present participletapping
past tensetapped
past participletapped
DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬to touch someone or something gently and to move them slightly, or to make a soft knocking sound

    Several young men were tapping away at keyboards (=using computers).

    tap at/on/against:

    We could hear someone tapping at the door.

    tap someone on something:

    I tapped him on the shoulder and he jumped.

    Synonyms and related words
    To touch, or to pick up someone or something
    touch
    pick up
    handle
    1. 1a
      to touch the screen of a mobile device in order to make something happen

      If you have decided to attend a programme, tap this button to add and synchronise the event details.

      Tap here to activate plugin.

      Synonyms and related words
      To use or program a computer
      access
      archive
      author
    Collocates
    Adverbs frequently used with tap
    ▪ firmly, gently, lightly, rapidly, repeatedly, softly
  2. 2
    transitive to use electronic equipment to secretly listen to what someone says on the telephone
    Synonyms and related words
    Spies and spying
    agent
    breach of security
    bug
  3. 3
    transitive to get a substance from a particular place or object

    The organization planned to tap underground water resources.

    tapping trees for rubber

    Synonyms and related words
    To get something or someone
    get
    come by
    accept
    1. 3a
      ​informalto get money from a particular person

      They intend to raise the money by tapping shareholders.

      tap into:

      I’ll have to tap into my savings to pay my bills.

      Synonyms and related words
      To earn or to get money
      monetize
      claim back
      earn
  4. 4

    tap

    or

    tap into

    transitive if you tap something such as someone’s ability or a supply of information, you use it or get some benefit from it

    Are you tapping your staff’s full potential?

    Several other companies were already tapping this market.

    Synonyms and related words
    To use something, or to be used
    repurpose
    use
    bring in
  5. 5
    ​American​informalto choose someone for a task, especially membership of an organization or committee

    The President has tapped a former Justice Department official to lead the FBI.

phrasal verbs
tap into
tap out
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