tap
의미: A device for controlling water flow (British); to strike lightly; to access a resource
Tap has several meanings. In British English, a tap is a device for controlling water flow (Americans say 'faucet'). As a verb, it means to strike lightly or to access resources like phone lines or financial reserves. 'On tap' means available for immediate use. Tap dancing involves rhythmic foot tapping.
예문
- Don't forget to turn off the tap when you've finished. 用完后别忘了关水龙头。No olvides cerrar el grifo cuando hayas terminado.終わったら蛇口を閉めるのを忘れないでください。다 쓰면 수도꼭지를 잠그는 것을 잊지 마세요.
- She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. 她轻拍他的肩膀以引起他的注意。Ella le dio un golpecito en el hombro para llamar su atención.彼女は彼の注意を引くために肩を軽くたたきました。그녀는 그의 주의를 끌기 위해 어깨를 가볍게 두드렸습니다.
- The company is looking to tap into new markets overseas. 该公司正在寻求开拓海外新市场。La empresa está buscando aprovechar nuevos mercados en el extranjero.その会社は海外の新しい市場を開拓しようとしています。그 회사는 해외 신규 시장을 개척하려고 합니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
Two distinct Old English words: (1) 'tæppa' meaning 'a faucet, stopper', from Proto-Germanic 'tappan'; (2) 'tæppan' meaning 'to strike lightly', possibly imitative. Both survive with their separate meanings today.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
In British English, 'tap' means a faucet, while Americans use 'tap' mainly for the light touching action. This British usage comes from the Old English 'tæppa,' referring to a plug or stopper used to control liquid flow from a barrel.
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