taps
US /tæps/
UK /tæps/
複數名詞
水龍頭
faucets, devices for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container
範例:
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Please turn off the taps after you wash your hands.
洗完手後請關掉水龍頭。
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The plumber fixed the leaky taps in the bathroom.
水管工修理了浴室裡漏水的水龍頭。
動詞
1.
輕拍, 輕敲
to strike lightly and quickly
範例:
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She gently taps him on the shoulder to get his attention.
她輕輕地拍他的肩膀以引起他的注意。
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The rain taps softly against the windowpane.
雨點輕輕地敲打著窗玻璃。
2.
採集, 開
to draw liquid from a container or pipe
範例:
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They taps the maple trees for syrup in early spring.
他們在早春採集楓樹的汁液製作糖漿。
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The brewery taps a new batch of beer every week.
啤酒廠每週都開一批新啤酒。