tap
UK/'tæp/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
A device for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe; a light knock or touch
水龙头；轻敲；轻拍
v.
To strike lightly; to access or make use of a resource; to fit a pipe with a tap
轻敲；轻拍；开发利用；接通
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtapother
=tap
Common Collocations
- 1.turn on the tap拧开水龙头
- 2.tap water自来水
- 3.a tap on the shoulder轻拍肩膀
- 4.on tap随时可用；供应中
Example Sentences
- 1.
She turned on the tap and let the cold water run for a moment.
- 2.
He gave her a gentle tap on the shoulder to get her attention.
- 3.
The city installed new taps in the public restrooms to save water.