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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3299 COCA: 2843

tap
1 tap /ˈtæp/ verb
taps; tapped; tapping
1 tap
/ˈtæp/
verb
taps; tapped; tapping
Learner's definition of TAP
1 
: to hit (someone or something) lightly especially with a small sound轻拍；轻叩；轻敲
[+ object]
[no object]
2 
: to hit (your fingers, feet, etc.) against something lightly（用手指或脚等）轻叩，轻敲，轻拍
[+ object]
[no object]
3 
[+ object] chiefly US : to choose (someone) for a particular job, honor, etc.选定（某人做某工作）；授予（某人某项荣誉） — often + for
— often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式

tap in/into

[phrasal verb]
tap (something) in or tap in (something) or tap (something) in/into (something)
: to put (information) into a machine (such as a computer or telephone) by pushing buttons键入；输入

tap out

[phrasal verb]
1 
tap (something) out or tap out (something)
: to follow the pattern of (something, such as a rhythm) by tapping on a surface轻拍出，轻叩出，轻敲出（节奏等）
2 
: to press buttons on a computer or typewriter to write (something)（用计算机或打字机）打字，写出
— compare 4tap
2 tap /ˈtæp/ noun
plural taps
2 tap
/ˈtæp/
noun
plural taps
Learner's definition of TAP
[count]
1 
: a light hit or touch or the sound that it makes轻拍（声）；轻击（声）；轻触（声）
2 
: a small metal plate on the sole or heel of a shoe used for tap dancing（踢踏舞鞋鞋底或鞋跟上的）铁片
— compare 3tap
3 tap /ˈtæp/ noun
plural taps
3 tap
/ˈtæp/
noun
plural taps
Learner's definition of TAP
[count]
1 
: a device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas from a pipe or container（控制液体或气体从管道或容器中流出的）龙头，阀门: such as
a  : faucet
◊ In British English, tap is the usual word for this device. In U.S. English, tap is also commonly used in this way, but faucet is more common.在英国英语中，通常用tap一词指水龙头；在美国英语中，tap一词也常指水龙头，但faucet一词更常用。
 — see pictures at bathroom, kitchen; see also tap water
b  : spigot 1
2 
: a device that allows someone to secretly listen to phone conversations电话窃听装置
— called also wiretap

on tap

1 
: served from a barrel桶装的；散装的
2 
: available whenever you need it可随时取用的；现成的
3 
US : planned or scheduled to happen计划好的；安排好的
— see also spinal tap
4 tap /ˈtæp/ verb
taps; tapped; tapping
4 tap
/ˈtæp/
verb
taps; tapped; tapping
Learner's definition of TAP
1 
: to take or use money, knowledge, etc., from a source利用；开发
[+ object]
[no object]
— often used figuratively常用作比喻
2 
[+ object] : to make liquid flow from something by attaching a special device (called a spigot or tap), making or opening a hole, etc.凿孔装（龙头或旋塞）
3 
[+ object] : to place a device on (someone's phone) in order to secretly listen to telephone calls（在电话上）装窃听器
4 
[+ object] : to get something useful or valuable from (someone)向（某人）索取 — usually + for
— compare 1tap
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3299 COCA: 2843

tap

1 of 4

verb (1)

ˈtap How to pronounce tap (audio)
tapped; tapping

transitive verb

1
: to strike lightly especially with a slight sound
2
: to give a light blow with
tap a pencil on the table
3
: to bring about by repeated light blows
tap out a story on the typewriter
4
: to repair by putting a tap on
5
: select, designate
was tapped for police commissioner
specifically : to elect to membership (as in a fraternity)

intransitive verb

1
: to strike a light audible blow : rap
2
: to walk with light audible steps
3
: tap-dance

tap

2 of 4

noun (1)

1
a
: a light usually audible blow
also : its sound
b
: one of several usually rapid drumbeats on a snare drum
2
: a small metal plate for the sole or heel of a shoe
3
: tap dance sense 1
4
: half sole
5
: flap sense 7

tap

3 of 4

noun (2)

1
a
: a plug for a hole (as in a cask) : spigot
b
: a device consisting of a spout and valve attached to the end of a pipe to control the flow of a fluid : faucet
2
a
: a liquor drawn through a tap
b
: the procedure of removing fluid (as from a body cavity)
3
: wiretap
4
: a tool for forming an internal screw thread
5
: an intermediate point in an electric circuit where a connection may be made

tap

4 of 4

verb (2)

tapped; tapping

transitive verb

1
: to let out or cause to flow by piercing or by drawing a plug from the containing vessel
tap wine from a cask
2
a
: to pierce so as to let out or draw off a fluid
tap maple trees
b
: to draw out, from, or upon
tap new sources of revenue
the story taps powerful emotions
3
: to cut in on (something, such as a telephone or radio signal) to get information
4
: to form an internal screw thread in by means of a tap
5
: to get money from as a loan or gift
6
: to connect (a street gas or water main) with a local supply
Phrases
on tap
1
: ready to be drawn from a large container (such as a cask or keg)
ale on tap
2
: broached or furnished with a tap
3
: on hand : available
services instantly on tap Hugh Dwan
4
: coming up
other matches on tap H. W. Wind
tap into
: to make a strong or advantageous connection with
trying to tap into a new market

Synonyms

Verb (1)

Noun (2)

Verb (2)

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English tappen, from Old French taper to strike with the flat of the hand, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German tāpe paw, blow dealt with the paw

Noun (2)

Middle English tappe, from Old English tæppa; akin to Old High German zapho tap

First Known Use

Verb (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tap was before the 12th century

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3299 COCA: 2843
tap

noun¹

 1 (especially BrE) for water, etc.水  ➡ see also faucet ADJECTIVE | VERB + TAP | TAP + VERB | TAP + NOUN ADJECTIVE➤hot, hot-water熱水龍頭▸➤cold, cold-water冷水龍頭▸➤mixer (BrE) 冷熱水混合龍頭▸➤dripping, running滴水的／流水的龍頭◇the sound of a dripping tap水龍頭滴水的聲音➤leaky漏水的龍頭▸➤bath, bathroom, kitchen浴缸／浴室／廚房水龍頭VERB + TAP➤turn擰龍頭◇Turn the tap clockwise.沿順時針方向擰龍頭。➤turn off, turn on關龍頭；開龍頭▸➤run開龍頭◇You have to run the tap a long time before the hot water comes.龍頭要開很長時間才出熱水。TAP + VERB➤drip, run龍頭滴水／流水◇Someone has left the tap running.有人讓水龍頭一直開着。➤leak龍頭漏水TAP + NOUN➤water (BrE, NAmE) 自來水◇ordinary tap water and bottled water普通自來水和瓶裝水➤washer龍頭墊圈
tap

noun²

 2quick gentle blow; the sound it makes輕敲；輕擊聲ADJECTIVE | VERB + TAP | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤gentle, light, little, slight, soft輕拍；輕敲；輕擊▸➤sharp猛拍➤quick快拍VERB + TAP➤give sb/sth輕拍⋯▸➤feel感到拍打▸➤hear聽到拍打聲◇She heard a tap at the door.她聽到有人叩門。PREPOSITION➤tap at對⋯的輕拍◇There was a little tap at the door.有輕輕的叩門聲。➤tap on對⋯部位的輕拍◇He gave her a tap on the shoulder.他輕輕地拍了拍她的肩膀。
tap

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤gently, lightly輕輕地拍；輕輕地敲◇She tapped her fingers gently on the table.她用手指輕輕地彈着桌子。➤impatiently不耐煩地拍打▸➤away連續敲擊◇She tapped away at her keyboard.她不停地敲着鍵盤。➤home (BrE) (in football/soccer足球) 輕鬆射門得手◇He tapped home his second goal from close range.他近距離觸球破門，梅開二度。PREPOSITION➤against, at, on輕敲；輕拍◇He was tapped on the shoulder by a soldier.一名士兵拍了拍他的肩膀。➤with用⋯輕敲◇She tapped the ice with a stick.她用棍子輕輕戳了一下冰。

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