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tender

🇬🇧 UK/'tendә/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

adj.

Soft and gentle; sensitive or painful when touched; showing kindness and affection

嫩的;柔软的;温柔的;敏感的

n.

An official offer or bid, especially to carry out work at a stated price; legal tender as a means of payment

投标;报价;法定货币;照料者

v.

To formally offer or present something, such as a resignation or a bid

正式提出;提交;投标

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tendstretch, extend
+
erone who does, agent
=tender

Common Collocations

  • 1.tender loving care温柔体贴的关怀
  • 2.tender age年幼之时
  • 3.tender spot痛处;软肋
  • 4.tender moment温情时刻

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The slow-cooked beef was so tender it melted in my mouth.

  • 2.

    She gave her grandmother a tender smile before leaving the room.

  • 3.

    His shoulder was still tender after the injury, so he avoided heavy lifting.

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