英语词汇“tear”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

tear ²

(tîr)

a. A drop of the clear salty liquid that is secreted by the lachrymal gland of the eye to lubricate the surface between the eyeball and eyelid and to wash away irritants.

b. tears A profusion of this liquid spilling from the eyes and wetting the cheeks, especially as an expression of emotion.

c. tears The act of weeping: criticism that left me in tears.

2. A drop of a liquid or hardened fluid.

intr.v. teared, tear·ing, tears

To become filled with tears: The strong wind caused my eyes to tear.

Phrasal Verb:

tear up

1. To have tears well in the eyes: At the funeral, the mourners began to tear up.

2. To cause to have tears well in the eyes: By the movie's end, the whole audience was teared up.

[Middle English ter, from Old English tēar; see dakru- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

单词	tear
释义	tear ² (tîr) n. 1. a. A drop of the clear salty liquid that is secreted by the lachrymal gland of the eye to lubricate the surface between the eyeball and eyelid and to wash away irritants. b. tears A profusion of this liquid spilling from the eyes and wetting the cheeks, especially as an expression of emotion. c. tears The act of weeping: criticism that left me in tears. 2. A drop of a liquid or hardened fluid. intr.v. teared, tear·ing, tears To become filled with tears: The strong wind caused my eyes to tear. *Phrasal Verb:* *tear up* 1. To have tears well in the eyes: At the funeral, the mourners began to tear up. 2. To cause to have tears well in the eyes: By the movie's end, the whole audience was teared up. [Middle English ter, from Old English tēar; see dakru- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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