tactic

UK/'tæktɪk/US/'tæktik/

IELTSGREC2

Definitions

A specific action or method planned to achieve a short-term goal

策略，手段，战术

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

tacttouch

-icrelating to, having the nature of

=tactic

From Greek taktikos 'fit for arranging (troops),' a close cousin of taxis (arrangement). A tactic is one arranged move toward a goal. Strategy is the big plan; tactics are the individual arranged steps. Note: unrelated to the tact in tactile/contact (Latin tangere, 'touch').

Root tax still carries 13 more words

Common Collocations

1.delay tactic拖延战术
2.scare tactic恐吓手段
3.negotiating tactic谈判策略
4.employ a tactic采用某种策略

Example Sentences

1.
Lowering the price was a clever tactic to win customers.
2.
Delaying the meeting felt like a deliberate stalling tactic.
3.
We need a new tactic if this approach keeps failing.

Easily Confused

tactic vs strategy — A strategy is the overall plan for winning the war; a tactic is one move within a single battle. Strategy answers 'what is our goal and overall path?'; tactics answer 'what do we do right now to get there?'

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