单词 | tuck in |
释义 | tuck in 1. phrasal verb If you tuck in a piece of material, you keep it in position by placing one edge or end of it behind or under something else. For example, if you tuck in your shirt, you place the bottom part of it inside your trousers or skirt. 'Probably,' I said, tucking in my shirt. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Tuck the sheets in firmly. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb See full dictionary entry for tuck If you tuck a child in bed or tuck them in, you make them comfortable by straightening the sheets and blankets and pushing the loose ends under the mattress. I read Lili a story and tucked her in her own bed. [VERB noun PARTICLE noun] My mother would tuck me in, turn out the lights and tiptoe out. [VERB noun PARTICLE] |
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