1 tender /ˈtɛndɚ/ adjective tenderer; tenderest
tenderer; tenderest
Learner's definition of TENDER
[or more tender; most tender]
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: very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something慈爱的;温和的;亲切的 -
He gave her a tender look.他含情脉脉地看了她一眼。
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She was tender and loving with her new child.她对自己刚出生的孩子呵护备至、关爱有加。
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tender words温情的话语
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a tender love song温婉动人的情歌
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of food : easy to chew or bite : not tough(食品)细嫩的,柔嫩的 3
: painful when touched : sore一触即疼的;疼痛的;敏感的 4
: easily damaged : delicate and weak纤弱的;脆弱的;易损的 —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
tender loving care
: extra attention to make someone or something look or feel better体贴入微的关怀;亲切照料;细心看护
tender (young) age
: a very young age幼年;幼小的年纪
— tenderly
adverb [more tenderly; most tenderly]
— tenderness
noun [noncount] 2 tender /ˈtɛndɚ/ verb
tenders; tendered; tendering
tenders; tendered; tendering
Learner's definition of TENDER
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[+ object] formal : to give or offer (something, such as a payment or a letter)提交,提供(钱款或信函等) 2
[no object] British : to offer to do work or to provide goods for a particular price : to make a bid for something投标(承包) —
+ for 3 tender /ˈtɛndɚ/ noun
plural tenders
plural tenders
Learner's definition of TENDER
[count] US, informal
: a small piece of chicken meat that is usually cooked by being breaded and fried(通常裹有面包屑的)炸鸡块 4 tender /ˈtɛndɚ/ noun
plural tenders
plural tenders
Learner's definition of TENDER
[count]
1
: a ship that carries passengers or cargo between the shore and a larger ship(来往于堤岸和大船之间运送乘客和货物的)驳运船,补给船,供应船 2
: a car that is attached to a train and that carries fuel and water(火车的)煤水车