Definitions
n. the rear part of an animal or an aircraft
尾巴；尾部
v. to follow someone closely and watch where they go
尾随；跟踪
Example
The dog wagged its tail when I came home.
我回家时，那只狗摇起了尾巴。
Some animals use their tails for balance, which helps them move safely through complex forest habitats.
一些动物用尾巴保持平衡，这有助于它们在复杂的森林栖息地中安全移动。
Collocations
- wag its tail
- a bushy tail
- the tail end
Word family
- tailless (adj.)
Usage tip
tail指尾巴；tale指故事，两词同音。
FAQ
- What does tail mean?
- the rear part of an animal or an aircraft to follow someone closely and watch where they go
- How is tail pronounced?
- UK /teɪl/, US /teɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
