| 释义 |
tap (one) for (something) tap (one) for (something)To select someone for some particular opportunity, especially to take up a specific role, position, or purpose. Often used in passive constructions. The decorated general has been tapped by the president for the position of Secretary of State. I can't believe the boss tapped me for the big promotion!See also: taptap forv. To select someone for something, such as an appointment to an office: The mayor tapped his top aide for the position of communications director.See also: taptap someone verbSee tap someone for somethingSee also: someone, taptap someone (for something) tv. to select someone for some purpose or position. The committee tapped John to run for Congress. See also: someone, something, tap |