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tab

UK /tæb/US /tæb/

词源

源自中古英语tabbe(小片),可能与古挪威语tappi(塞子)有关,最早记录于1600年代。

noun

❶ 标签或小片,指附在物品上的小标记或可拉出的部分,用于标识或方便操作。

“Pull the tab to open the can.”

(拉出拉环打开罐头。)

“The file folder has colored tabs for easy organization.”

(文件夹上有彩色标签便于分类。)

❶ 账单或费用记录,尤指在酒吧或餐厅累积的消费账目。

“Let's put this round of drinks on my tab.”

(这轮酒水记在我的账上。)

“The bartender refused to close his tab until he paid.”

(酒保在他付清前拒绝结账。)

同义词:tag, label, flap, bill, account

verb

❶ 用标签标记或记录,也指在电子设备上切换界面。

“She tabbed the important documents for quick reference.”

(她给重要文件贴上标签以便快速查找。)

“Use Ctrl+T to tab between open applications.”

(用Ctrl+T在打开的应用间切换。)

同义词:label, tag, switch, toggle

常见短语

keep tabs on — 持续关注或监视某人/某事,通常带有监督意味。

“The teacher keeps tabs on students' online activity.”

(老师监控着学生的网络活动。)

pick up the tab — 为某次消费买单,常指在社交场合主动支付费用。

“The company picked up the tab for the business dinner.”

(公司支付了商务晚餐的费用。)