tactical
UK/'tæktɪk(ə)l/US/'tæktikl/
C1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to tactics; carefully planned to gain a short-term or local advantage
战术的;策略性的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtactic + -al = relating to tactics. From Greek taktikos (arranging troops). A tactical move is one arranged for immediate advantage, as opposed to a strategic move aimed at the larger goal.
Root tax still carries 13 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.tactical retreat战术性撤退
- 2.tactical advantage战术优势
- 3.tactical decision策略性决策
- 4.tactical error战术失误
Example Sentences
- 1.
The army made a tactical retreat to regroup.
- 2.
It was a tactical decision to release the news on Friday.
- 3.
Voters made a tactical choice to block the front-runner.