tiptoe
/ˈtɪptəʊ/ · /ˈtɪptoʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3399 in the learning path
踮着脚尖走
Definitions
v. Walk quietly on your toes with your heels raised.
踮着脚尖走
Example
She tiptoed past the bedroom to avoid waking her brother.
她踮着脚尖走过卧室，以免吵醒弟弟。
Visitors often tiptoe through historic buildings, although quiet conversation is usually permitted in these spaces.
游客常常在历史建筑内踮脚轻走，尽管这些场所通常允许轻声交谈。
Collocations
- tiptoe past
- tiptoe around
- on tiptoe
Usage tip
动词过去式为tiptoed；on tiptoe表示踮脚。
FAQ
- What does tiptoe mean?
- Walk quietly on your toes with your heels raised.
- How is tiptoe pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɪptəʊ/, US /ˈtɪptoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
