tackle
Meaning: To deal with a difficult problem or task; in sports, to try to take the ball from an opponent
Tackle has two main uses: as a verb meaning to confront and deal with something challenging, and in sports (particularly football and rugby) meaning to stop an opponent or take the ball from them. It can also be a noun referring to fishing equipment or the gear needed for an activity.
Examples
- We need to tackle this problem before it gets any worse. 我们需要在问题恶化之前处理它。Necesitamos abordar este problema antes de que empeore.この問題が悪化する前に対処する必要があります。이 문제가 더 악화되기 전에 대처해야 합니다.
- The defender made a brilliant tackle to stop the goal. 后卫做出了精彩的抢断,阻止了进球。El defensor hizo una entrada brillante para evitar el gol.ディフェンダーは見事なタックルでゴールを阻止しました。수비수가 훌륭한 태클로 골을 저지했습니다.
- He packed his fishing tackle and headed to the river. 他收拾好钓具,向河边走去。Empacó sus aparejos de pesca y se dirigió al río.彼は釣り道具をまとめて川に向かいました。그는 낚시 도구를 챙겨서 강으로 향했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Middle Low German 'takel' meaning 'ship's rigging, equipment', related to Middle Dutch 'taken' (to seize, grasp). The football/rugby sense of 'to bring down an opponent' appeared in the 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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