tide

🇬🇧 UK/taid/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun; a trend or current of events.

潮汐;潮流,趋势

v.

To carry or help someone through a difficulty or period of hardship.

使渡过(难关),帮助度过

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tideother
=tide

Common Collocations

  • 1.high tide高潮/涨潮
  • 2.low tide低潮/退潮
  • 3.turn the tide扭转局势
  • 4.tide of opinion舆论潮流

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fishermen waited for the tide to come in before setting out to sea.

  • 2.

    It seems the tide of public opinion has turned against the new policy.

  • 3.

    Rising tides caused by climate change threaten many coastal communities worldwide.

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