tip

🇬🇧 UK/tip/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The pointed or narrow end of something; a small sum of money given as a reward for service; a useful piece of advice

尖端,末端;小费;建议,提示

v.

To tilt or cause to fall over; to give a small sum of money as a reward; to give a hint or warning

使倾斜,使翻倒;给小费;暗示,告知

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tipother
=tip

Common Collocations

  • 1.leave a tip留小费
  • 2.helpful tip实用建议
  • 3.fingertip指尖
  • 4.tip of the iceberg冰山一角

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She balanced carefully on the tip of the iceberg, unaware of the danger below.

  • 2.

    The waiter smiled gratefully when the customer left a generous tip.

  • 3.

    My colleague gave me a useful tip on how to speed up the report.

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