| 单词 | tip |
| 释义 | tip —tip /tɪp/ noun [C] (END) C1 the usually pointed end of something, especially something that is long and thin: » We had asparagus tips for dinner.» If I stand on the tips of my toes, I can just reach the top shelf.» The Keys are coral islands off the southern tip of Florida.» There's paint on the tip of your nose.Thesaurus+: ↑Edges and extremities of objects , ↑Surfaces of objectsF0 a small part fitted to the end of something, especially something that is long and thin: » a walking cane with a metal tip» the filter tip of a cigaretteThesaurus+: ↑Edges and extremities of objects , ↑Surfaces of objectsnoun [C] (INFORMATION) ► B1 a useful piece of information, especially about how to do something or about the likely winner of a race or competition: » gardening/cooking/sewing tips» She gave me a useful/helpful/valuable/practical tip about/for growing tomatoes.» Our racing correspondent has the following tips for the 3.15 and the 3.45 at Newmarket (= thinks that particular horses will be the winners in those races).» I've got a hot tip for you (= I can tell you about a particular likely winner of a race or competition, or give you a valuable piece of information).Thesaurus+: ↑Gambling and bookmaking , ↑Taking risksThesaurus+: ↑Information and messagesThesaurus+: ↑Giving advice• • • Extra Examples:» Freezing the butter was a useful tip.» He gave me some tips about the best way to catch trout.» Have you got any tips for a new journalist?» Let me give you a tip: she likes flattery.» Layla gave me some tips about the best places to visit.noun [C] (PAYMENT) ► B1 a small amount of money given to someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the official payment and for their personal use: » a 15 percent tip» He gave the porter a tip.» We don't need to leave a tip for the waiter, because there's a service charge included in the bill.Thesaurus+: ↑Forms of money and methods of paymentThesaurus+: ↑Gifts in the form of money , ↑Presents and gifts• • • Extra Examples:» The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer, main course and dessert - including tip and a modest wine is about $25.» She had to give the doorman a tip before he would help her with her suitcases.» Should I give the driver a tip?noun [C] UK (MAINLY US dump) (RUBBISH) ► C2 a place where especially large pieces of rubbish can be taken and left: » a rubbish/waste tip» We need to take this old carpet to the tip.» UK INFORMAL This room is a complete/absolute/real tip (= is very untidy) - tidy it up at once.Thesaurus+: ↑Environmental issues , ↑Rubbish and waste , ↑Protection and protectorsverb (-pp-) (ONE SIDE HIGHER) ↑Verb Endings for tip C2 [I or T] to (cause to) move so that one side is higher than another side: » The table tipped and all our drinks fell on the floor.» If you put too many books on one end of the shelf, it'll tip up.» Don't tip your chair back like that, you'll fall.Thesaurus+: ↑Slanting, sloping, leaning, tiltingtip the scales atF0 to weigh: » The baby tipped the scales at 3.75 kg.Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements of weight and massverb (-pp-) (POUR) ↑Verb Endings for tip C2 [T usually + adv/prep] UK to pour a substance from one container into another or onto a surface: » She tipped the contents of her purse out onto the table.» He tipped his breakfast cereal into a bowl.» The child picked up the box and tipped the toys out all over the floor.Thesaurus+: ↑Movement of liquidsbe tipping (it) down UK INFORMALF0 When it is tipping it down, a lot of rain is falling: » We won't be able to go to the beach today - it's tipping it down.Thesaurus+: ↑Rainverb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] (-pp-) UK (US ALSO dump) (RUBBISH) ↑Verb Endings for tip ► F0 to get rid of rubbish by putting it in a place where it should not be: » A lot of waste is being tipped into the sea.» The sign by the side of the road said "No tipping".Thesaurus+: ↑Environmental issues , ↑Rubbish and waste , ↑Protection and protectorsThesaurus+: ↑Removing and getting rid of things , ↑Taking things away from someone or somewhereverb [I or T] (-pp-) (PAYMENT) ↑Verb Endings for tip ► F0 to give someone who has provided you with a service an extra amount of money to thank them: » The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him.» [+ two objects] They tipped the waiter £5.Thesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneyverb [T often passive] (-pp-) MAINLY UK (INFORMATION) ↑Verb Endings for tip ► F0 to say that someone is likely to be successful or achieve something: » He is being tipped as the next prime minister.» [+ to infinitive] Davis is being tipped to win the championship.Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableverb [T usually passive] (-pp-) (END) ↑Verb Endings for tip ► F0 to cover the end of something pointed with a liquid, a colour, etc.: » The giraffe was killed with a spear that had been tipped with poison.Thesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layers |
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