tick
UK/tik/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
n.
A small parasitic arachnid that feeds on blood; a light clicking sound; a checkmark.
蜱虫；滴答声；勾号
v.
To make a repeated clicking sound; to mark with a checkmark; to function or operate.
滴答作响；打勾；运转
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtickother
=tick
Example Sentences
- 1.
A tick crawled on the dog's fur during the hike.
- 2.
The clock made a steady tick sound all night.