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单词 tip
释义

tip1/tip/ noun

the pointed end of something

a small piece or part serving as an end, cap, or point

a filter tip

on the tip of one's tongue

about to be uttered

It was on the tip of my tongue to tell him exactly what I thought

not quite remembered

Her name's on the tip of my tongue

[Middle English from Old Norse typpi]

tip2verb trans (tipped, tipping)

to supply with a tip

to cover or adorn the tip of

to supply (something) with a tip

to cover or adorn the tip of (something)

(+ in) to attach (an insert) in a book

tipped adj

tip3verb (tipped, tipping)

verb trans

(often + over) to overturn or upset (something)

(often + over) to topple

to cant or tilt (something)

to lean or slant

Brit to deposit or transfer (rubbish, coal, etc) by tilting

verb intrans

(often + over) to topple

to lean or slant

reach the tipping point

to reach a decisive point in a gradual or cumulative process

[The image is of a truck or other device with a tilting mechanism that is tipped to the point at which the contents start to pour out]
tipper noun
[Middle English tipen; earlier history unknown]

tip4noun

Brit a place for tipping something, e.g. rubbish or coal; a dump

informal a messy place


tip5noun

a sum of money given in appreciation of a service performed

[prob from tip9]

tip6verb trans (tipped, tipping)

to give (somebody) a tip

She tipped the waiter a pound

tipper noun

tip7noun

a piece of useful or expert information

a piece of inside information which, acted upon, may bring financial gain, e.g. by betting or investment

[prob from tip5]

tip8verb trans (tipped, tipping)

Brit to mention (somebody or something) as a prospective winner, success, or profitable investment


tip9verb trans (tipped, tipping)

to strike (somebody) lightly

[Middle English tippe light blow, tap]
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