| 单词 | tread |
| 释义 | tread v. & n. --v (trod; trodden or trod) 1. intr. (often foll. by on) a set down one's foot; walk or step (do not tread on the grass; trod on a snail). b (of the foot) be set down. 2. tr. a walk on. b (often foll. by down) press or crush with the feet. 3. tr. perform (steps etc.) by walking (trod a few paces). 4. tr. make (a hole etc.) by treading. 5. intr. (foll. by on) suppress; subdue mercilessly. 6. tr. make a track with (dirt etc.) from the feet. 7. tr. (often foll. by in, into) press down into the ground with the feet (trod dirt into the carpet). 8. tr. (also absol.) (of a male bird) copulate with (a hen). --n 1. a manner or sound of walking (recognized the heavy tread). 2. (in full tread-board) the top surface of a step or stair. 3. the thick moulded part of a vehicle tyre for gripping the road. 4. a the part of a wheel that touches the ground or rail. b the part of a rail that the wheels touch. 5. the part of the sole of a shoe that rests on the ground. 6. (of a male bird) copulation. Phrases and idioms tread the boards (or stage) be an actor; appear on the stage. tread on air see AIR. tread on a person's toes offend a person or encroach on a person's privileges etc. tread out 1. stamp out (a fire etc.). 2. press out (wine or grain) with the feet. tread water maintain an upright position in the water by moving the feet with a walking movement and the hands with a downward circular motion. tread-wheel a treadmill or similar appliance. Derivatives treader n. Etymology: OE tredan f. WG |
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