Definitions
v. To mark an item as correct, or make repeated clicking sounds.
打钩；作滴答声
n. A mark showing correctness, or a short sound a clock makes.
钩号；滴答声
n. A small creature that attaches to skin and feeds on blood.
蜱；壁虱
Example
The old clock ticks softly beside my bed.
那只旧钟在我的床边轻轻地滴答作响。
Participants should tick the appropriate boxes to indicate how frequently they use public transport.
参与者应在相应方框内打钩，说明自己使用公共交通的频率。
Collocations
- tick a box
- tick off
- a tick bite
- a clock ticks
Word family
- ticking (n.)
Usage tip
“打钩”英式常用tick，美式常用check。
FAQ
- What does tick mean?
- To mark an item as correct, or make repeated clicking sounds. A mark showing correctness, or a short sound a clock makes. A small creature that attaches to skin and feeds on blood.
- How is tick pronounced?
- UK /tɪk/, US /tɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
