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tactical

UK/'tæktɪk(ə)l/US/'tæktikl/
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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-derived
tacttouch
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=tactical

tactic + -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 words

Common 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.

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