taps
US /tæps/
UK /tæps/
复数名词
水龙头
faucets, devices for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container
示例:
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Please turn off the taps after you wash your hands.
洗完手后请关掉水龙头。
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The plumber fixed the leaky taps in the bathroom.
水管工修理了浴室里漏水的水龙头。
动词
1.
轻拍, 轻敲
to strike lightly and quickly
示例:
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She gently taps him on the shoulder to get his attention.
她轻轻地拍他的肩膀以引起他的注意。
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The rain taps softly against the windowpane.
雨点轻轻地敲打着窗玻璃。
2.
采集, 开
to draw liquid from a container or pipe
示例:
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They taps the maple trees for syrup in early spring.
他们在早春采集枫树的汁液制作糖浆。
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The brewery taps a new batch of beer every week.
啤酒厂每周都开一批新啤酒。