Definitions
n. a device that controls water flowing from a pipe
水龙头
v. to touch or hit something lightly
轻敲；轻拍
v. to use an available source of energy, knowledge, or resources
开发利用
Example
Please turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.
刷牙时请关上水龙头。
Universities can tap local expertise to develop practical solutions to environmental problems affecting nearby communities.
大学可以利用当地的专业知识，为影响周边社区的环境问题制定切实可行的解决方案。
Collocations
- tap water
- turn off the tap
- tap someone on the shoulder
- tap into resources
Synonyms
- faucet
Usage tip
水龙头在美式英语中常称faucet。
FAQ
- What does tap mean?
- a device that controls water flowing from a pipe to touch or hit something lightly to use an available source of energy, knowledge, or resources
- How is tap pronounced?
- UK /tæp/, US /tæp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
