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-derivedCommon 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.