
好词典

源自中古英语 'tukken',可能源于古英语 'tūcian'(意为拉扯或折磨),后演变为整理或收纳的含义。
❶ 将某物塞入或折叠到某个位置,使其整齐或隐蔽。常用于描述整理衣物或物品的动作。
“She tucked her hair behind her ears before starting to work.”
(她开始工作前把头发别到耳后。)
“He tucked the blanket around the baby to keep her warm.”
(他把毯子裹在婴儿身上保暖。)
❶ 使某物处于受保护或隐蔽的位置,常带有安全或舒适的意味。
“The village is tucked away in the mountains.”
(这个村庄隐蔽在群山之中。)
“He tucked the precious necklace in a secret drawer.”
(他把珍贵的项链藏在一个秘密抽屉里。)
tuck in — 把某物塞进去;也可以指开始大吃一顿(非正式用法)。
“Tuck in your shirt before the interview.”
(面试前把你的衬衫下摆塞好。)
tuck away — 把东西藏起来;或指某个地方位置隐蔽。
“They tucked away some money for emergencies.”
(他们存了些钱以备不时之需。)