释义 |
tab1 /tab/ noun- A small tag, flap or strap attached to something
- A loop for hanging something up by, etc
- A loop for drawing a stage curtain
- Hence, a stage curtain
- The insignia distinguishing a staff officer, on the collar of his or her uniform (military)
- A small auxiliary aerofoil on eg a rudder or aileron, which helps control the aircraft in flight
- A cigarette (N Eng sl)
- A ring pull (N American)
- The bill, tally, cost, check (chiefly N American)
transitive verb (tabbˈing; tabbed) To fix a tab to ORIGIN: Ety doubtful tabbed adjective keep tabs on see under keep pick up the tab (chiefly N Am inf) To pay the bill |