
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)
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。)