| 单词 | tide |
| 释义 | tide n. & v. --n 1. a the periodic rise and fall of the sea due to the attraction of the moon and sun (see EBB n. 1, FLOOD n. 3). b the water as affected by this. 2. a time or season (usu. in comb.: Whitsuntide). 3. a marked trend of opinion, fortune, or events. --vintr. drift with the tide, esp. work in or out of harbour with the help of the tide. Phrases and idioms tide-mill a mill with a water-wheel driven by the tide. tide over enable or help (a person) to deal with an awkward situation, difficult period, etc. (the money will tide me over until Friday). tide-rip (or -rips) rough water caused by opposing tides. work double tides work twice the normal time, or extra hard. Derivatives tideless adj. Etymology: OE tid f. Gmc, rel. to TIME |
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