tip
tip — 動詞
1. to move or cause something to move out of its normal upright position, often so
傾倒；翻倒
使傾斜或翻倒
to move or cause something to move out of its normal upright position, often so that what is on or inside it falls out.
The cat jumped onto the table and tipped the glass over, spilling water everywhere.
那隻貓跳上桌子，打翻了玻璃杯，水濺得到處都是。
separable: tip + object + over
Quinn tipped her chair too far back and nearly fell onto the floor.
Quinn 把椅子往後仰得太遠，差點摔到地上。
Strong winds tipped the small fishing boat onto its side in the harbour.
強風將那艘小漁船吹翻，側倒在港灣裡。
Elena carefully tipped the box sideways so the cake would slide out in one piece.
Elena 小心地把盒子傾斜過來，讓蛋糕完好地滑出來。
The old wooden chair tipped over when Christopher leaned back too quickly.
那張舊木椅在 Christopher 往後靠得太快時翻了過去。
- right
to bring something back to an upright position after it has been tipped
- straighten
to adjust something so that it stands properly vertical again
文法句型
tip + object + over
tip + over
tip + object + adverb of direction
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'tip over' is separable: the object can go between 'tip' and 'over' (tip the vase over) or after 'tip over' (tip over the vase). Both orders are natural.
常見錯誤
2. to show or record a particular weight when measured on a scale — used almost exc
稱重
磅秤顯示特定重量
to show or record a particular weight when measured on a scale — used almost exclusively in the phrase 'tip the scales at'.
Reema's suitcase tipped the scales at nearly twenty-three kilograms at the airport check-in.
Reema 的行李箱在機場報到櫃檯稱重顯示將近二十三公斤。
tip the scales at + weight
The champion boxer tipped the scales at eighty kilograms before the title fight.
那位拳擊冠軍在冠軍賽前稱重結果為八十公斤。
The fish that Selim caught on the trip tipped the scales at over four kilograms.
Selim 在旅行中釣到的魚稱重超過四公斤。
At the doctor's clinic, the newborn baby tipped the scales at exactly three point two kilograms.
在醫生診所裡，那名新生兒的體重剛好是三點二公斤。
- weigh in at
more informal; often used for people or animals being weighed before an event
- register
more technical; used for instruments showing a measurement
文法句型
tip the scales at + weight
用法筆記
This sense is almost entirely restricted to the fixed phrase 'tip the scales at'. It cannot be used alone: you cannot say 'The suitcase tipped 23 kg'.
常見錯誤
3. to make a substance, especially a liquid, flow out of a container by holding it
倒出
將液體從容器倒出來
to make a substance, especially a liquid, flow out of a container by holding it at an angle so that the contents pour out through the opening.
Selim tipped the boiling water from the pot into a large ceramic bowl.
Selim 把鍋裡的滾水倒入一個大陶瓷碗中。
tip + object + from + into
Mayumi tipped the leftover paint out of the can onto an old newspaper.
Mayumi 把罐子裡剩下的油漆倒在舊報紙上。
tip + object + out of + onto
The chef tipped the pancake batter onto the hot pan in a slow, steady stream.
那位廚師把煎餅麵糊以緩慢而穩定的細流倒在熱鍋上。
Nila tipped the sugar carefully into the mixing bowl so none would spill onto the counter.
Nila 小心地將糖倒入攪拌碗中，以免灑在流理檯上。
Lotte tipped the rainwater from her boots onto the doormat after walking home in the storm.
Lotte 在暴風雨中走回家後，把靴子裡的雨水倒在門墊上。
文法句型
tip + object + into/onto/out of
tip + out
tip + away
用法筆記
Commonly used with direction prepositions: 'into' (for a receiving container), 'onto' (for a surface), and 'out of' (for the source). The object is usually the substance being poured, but can also be the container in informal use: 'He tipped the bucket into the sink.'
常見錯誤
4. (of rain) to fall in very large quantities so that rainwater comes down fast and
傾盆
雨下得非常大
(of rain) to fall in very large quantities so that rainwater comes down fast and heavily.
It was tipping it down all morning, so the family picnic was moved indoors.
整個早上都在下傾盆大雨，所以家人野餐改到室內舉行。
impersonal: it is tipping it down
Rachid looked out the window and saw that it had been tipping it down all night.
Rachid 看向窗外，發現雨已經下了一整夜沒停過。
They cancelled the hiking trip because the rain was really tipping it down outside.
他們取消了健行行程，因為外面正下著傾盆大雨。
The streets near the river flooded quickly after it started tipping it down just after lunch.
午飯過後不久就開始下起傾盆大雨，河邊的街道很快就淹水了。
- pour (with rain)
more common across all varieties of English; 'tip down' is specifically British and informal
- bucket down
same register and variety; interchangeable with 'tip down'
文法句型
it + is tipping (it) down
it + tipped (it) down
用法筆記
Only used with 'it' as the impersonal subject. The phrase 'tipping it down' contains a second 'it' that is part of the fixed expression and cannot be removed. Common in informal British English; American English prefers 'pouring' or 'coming down in buckets'.
常見錯誤
5. to apply a small amount of a liquid, colour, or other material to the pointed en
沾上
在尖端塗上液體或材料
to apply a small amount of a liquid, colour, or other material to the pointed end of something, either to decorate it, protect it, or change its function.
The hunter tipped his arrows with a fast-acting poison before setting out into the jungle.
那位獵人在出發進入叢林前，在箭頭上塗了速效毒藥。
tip + object + with + substance
The artist tipped her brush with bright red paint before touching the white canvas.
那位畫家在筆尖沾上鮮紅色顏料，然後觸碰白色的畫布。
Ilan tipped the ends of the copper wires with a small amount of melted solder.
Ilan 在銅線末端沾上一點熔化的銲錫。
The walking stick was tipped with a metal cap to prevent slipping on wet ground.
這根手杖的末端裝有金屬帽，以免在潮濕的路面上滑動。
文法句型
tip + object + with + substance
be tipped with + substance
用法筆記
The object of this verb is typically the pointed item (arrow, brush, stick), and the material used is introduced by 'with'. The passive form ('be tipped with') is very common when describing the composition or feature of an object.
常見錯誤
6. to pay a worker, such as a waiter or a taxi driver, some additional money beyond
給小費
給予服務人員額外報酬
to pay a worker, such as a waiter or a taxi driver, some additional money beyond the normal price of the service, as a personal thank-you for their work.
Bao tipped the waiter fifteen percent of the total bill because the service was excellent.
Bao 給了那位服務生帳單總額的百分之十五當作小費，因為服務非常好。
tip + person + percentage of bill
It is common to tip taxi drivers around ten percent of the fare in big cities.
在大多數大城市裡，給計程車司機車資的百分之十左右當小費是很常見的。
Rachid forgot to tip the hotel staff who carried his bags up to the room.
Rachid 忘了給那些幫他把行李提到房間的飯店員工小費。
The group decided to tip the tour guide generously because the walking tour was so informative.
那群人決定給導遊一筆豐厚的小費，因為那趟步行導覽知識量非常豐富。
In some countries people do not tip, while in others it is considered rude.
在某些國家，人們不給小費，而在其他國家，不給小費被視為無禮。
- give a gratuity
more formal; 'gratuity' is the formal term for a tip
文法句型
tip + person
tip + person + amount
tip + well/generously/badly
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (tip someone) or intransitively (she tips generously). The amount is often given as a percentage of the bill or as a specific sum. Tipping customs vary widely by country and culture.
常見錯誤
7. to express the belief that a particular person, team, or thing is most likely to
看好
預測會成功或獲勝
to express the belief that a particular person, team, or thing is most likely to succeed, win a competition, or be chosen for an important role.
Darius is tipped to win the young musician award this year.
Darius 被看好今年贏得青年音樂家大獎。
passive: be tipped + to-infinitive
Adaeze has been tipped as the next director of the research institute.
Adaeze 被看好是這間研究機構的下一任所長。
be tipped + as + role
Jisoo tipped Vinícius for the top scorer award before the season began.
Jisoo 在球季開打前就看好 Vinícius 會拿下最佳射手獎。
The racing newspaper tipped Ramón's horse to come first in the derby.
那家賽馬報紙看好 Ramón 的馬在德比賽中跑第一。
Several critics have tipped the film to win best picture at the festival.
幾位影評人看好這部電影在影展中奪得最佳影片。
文法句型
be tipped + to-infinitive
be tipped + as + noun
be tipped + for + noun
用法筆記
The passive form ('is tipped', 'has been tipped') is far more common than the active. When the active voice is used, the subject is usually a person with specialist knowledge, such as a critic, journalist, or betting expert.
常見錯誤
8. to throw away waste materials in an area where it is not allowed, instead of usi
亂倒
在非法地點傾倒垃圾
to throw away waste materials in an area where it is not allowed, instead of using the proper collection service.
The construction company was fined for tipping builders' waste into the river.
那間建築公司因為把建築廢料亂倒進河裡而被罰款。
tip + waste + into [waterway]
Someone tipped an old sofa and several bags of rubbish behind the supermarket.
有人把舊沙發跟好幾袋垃圾亂倒在超市後面。
tip + large items + behind [building]
Dylan's neighbour was caught tipping garden clippings in the woodland area.
Dylan 的鄰居被發現在林地裡亂倒花園修剪下來的枝葉。
The council warned residents not to tip household waste in the park.
市議會警告居民不要在公園裡亂倒家庭垃圾。
Sven was shocked to see that campers had tipped food boxes among the trees.
Sven 震驚地發現露營者在樹叢間亂倒了食物盒。
文法句型
tip + waste/rubbish + in/on/into + location
用法筆記
This sense is predominantly British English. In American English, the equivalent verb is 'dump'. 'Tip' in this sense always implies an unsuitable or prohibited location, not a legitimate disposal site.
常見錯誤
9. to strike or make contact with something briefly and gently, often using a finge
輕碰
輕輕地觸碰或敲打
to strike or make contact with something briefly and gently, often using a finger or the end of a light object.
The goalkeeper tipped the ball over the crossbar with his fingertips.
守門員用手指尖輕碰了一下球，球越過了橫樑。
sports: tip + ball + over [sports context]
Maeve tipped her father on the shoulder to get his attention during the concert.
Maeve 在音樂會中輕碰了一下父親的肩膀來吸引他的注意。
Vinícius tipped the glass lightly with his spoon to hear its tone.
Vinícius 用湯匙輕輕碰了碰玻璃杯，聽聽它的聲音。
Sari tipped the photograph gently to straighten it on the shelf.
Sari 輕碰了一下相框，把它在架子上的位置放正。
The batter tipped the pitch foul with a quick swing of the bat.
打者快速揮棒，將球輕碰成界外球。
- tap
the most common and neutral alternative; used in the same range of contexts
- touch
implies even less force; can be a resting contact rather than a striking motion
- strike lightly
more formal; describes the action without assuming the instrument used
文法句型
tip + object
tip + object + (over/across/into) + direction
用法筆記
Often used in sports, especially football (soccer) where a goalkeeper tips the ball away from the goal, and in baseball where a batter tips a pitch (a glancing foul ball). Outside of sports, it describes any brief, gentle physical contact usually made with a finger or small object.
常見錯誤
tip — 名詞
1. a brief practical suggestion that helps you perform a task more effectively or a
建議；祕訣
關於做某事的實用資訊
a brief practical suggestion that helps you perform a task more effectively or avoid a common difficulty
Gabriela gave me some useful tips on how to save money at the supermarket.
Gabriela 給了我一些在超市省錢的實用建議。
tip + on + how to + verb — practical advice pattern
The gardening website offers simple tips for growing tomatoes in small spaces.
這個園藝網站提供在狹小空間種植番茄的簡單祕訣。
Pim's tip about using less salt completely changed how I season my food.
Pim 關於少用鹽的建議完全改變了我調味的方式。
Eli asked the mechanic for tips on keeping his old car running smoothly.
Eli 向技師請教讓他的老車保持順暢運行的訣竅。
The coach shared a few tips with the team before the big match started.
教練在重要比賽開始前跟隊伍分享了一些技巧。
- advice
more general and formal; tip is shorter, more practical, and often about a specific method
- hint
suggests something subtle or indirect that requires figuring out
- suggestion
a broader term that may include opinions; tips are more action-oriented
文法句型
tip + on/about + noun phrase
tip + for + verb-ing
用法筆記
Often followed by 'on', 'about', or 'for' to introduce the subject. e.g. tips on cooking, tips for students, tips about job interviews.
常見錯誤
2. an extra amount of money that you voluntarily give to a waiter, driver, hairdres
小費
給服務人員的額外報酬
an extra amount of money that you voluntarily give to a waiter, driver, hairdresser, or other worker who has served you, as a way of thanking them
Jenna left a ten-dollar tip on the table after finishing her meal.
Jenna 吃完飯後在桌上留了十美元小費。
leave + amount + tip — typical pattern for paying at a restaurant
Bilal gave the taxi driver a generous tip for helping with his luggage.
Bilal 給了計程車司機一筆慷慨的小費，感謝司機幫忙搬行李。
In some countries, a service charge replaces a voluntary tip on the bill.
在某些國家，帳單上的服務費取代了自願性質的小費。
Tanvi always leaves a small tip for the barista who makes her morning coffee.
Tanvi 總是在幫她煮早晨咖啡的咖啡師那裡留一點小費。
The restaurant split the tips equally among all the waiting staff at closing time.
餐廳在打烊後把所有小費平分給所有服務生。
- gratuity
more formal and often used on printed bills or official contexts
- service charge
a fixed amount added to the bill automatically, not a voluntary tip
文法句型
leave + (amount/type) + tip
give + (object) + tip
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'leave' (leave a tip) and 'give' (give someone a tip). Tips are usually optional, though expected in many service industries in certain countries.
常見錯誤
3. the narrowest or sharpest end of something long, such as a knife blade, a pencil
尖端
細長物體最窄的末端
the narrowest or sharpest end of something long, such as a knife blade, a pencil, a finger, or a mountain peak
Christopher cut his finger on the sharp tip of the kitchen knife.
Christopher 被鋒利的菜刀尖端割傷了手指。
tip + of + [object] — identifies a specific physical location
Zola wrote her address using the very tip of a freshly sharpened pencil.
Zola 用剛削好的鉛筆尖端寫下了她的地址。
The tip of the mountain was covered in thick snow even during summer.
即使到了夏天，山頂上仍然覆蓋著厚厚的積雪。
Tendai balanced the spoon on the tip of his nose to make the children laugh.
Tendai 把湯匙頂端平衡地放在鼻尖上，逗得孩子們哈哈大笑。
The cat's tail has a white tip that makes it easy to spot after dark.
貓的尾巴尖端是白色的，在黑暗的花園裡很容易被認出來。
- base
the bottom or supporting part of something
文法句型
the tip + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'of' to specify which object's end is being referred to. Can refer to both naturally sharp ends (mountain peaks) and manufactured ones (pencil points).
4. a small piece made of rubber, plastic, or metal that fits over or onto the end o
套頭；接頭
套在物體末端的配件
a small piece made of rubber, plastic, or metal that fits over or onto the end of an object to protect it, improve grip, or change how it works
The walking stick has a rubber tip that stops it from slipping on wet floors.
這根拐杖有橡膠套頭，防止在潮濕地面滑倒。
rubber tip — material + tip for protective function
Élise replaced the worn plastic tip on her umbrella after the storm damaged it.
Élise 在暴風雨過後更換了雨傘上磨損的塑膠套頭。
The metal tip of the arrow was carefully shaped to fly straight through the air.
箭頭的金屬尖端經過精心打造，能在空中平穩飛行。
Ryo bought new tips for his crutches because the old ones had worn completely flat.
Ryo 買了新的拐杖套頭，因為舊的已經完全磨平了。
文法句型
[material/type] + tip
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (POINTED END): sense 3 refers to the natural end of an object, whereas sense 4 refers to a separate piece attached to the end. The attached piece may be blunt or rounded, not necessarily pointed.
5. a place, usually run by a local council, where members of the public can bring u
垃圾場
傾倒廢棄物的地方
a place, usually run by a local council, where members of the public can bring unwanted household waste, furniture, or garden rubbish to be disposed of or recycled
We took the old sofa to the local tip on Saturday morning before lunch.
星期六早上，我們把舊沙發送到了當地的垃圾場。
take + [item] + to the tip — British pattern for waste disposal
The council has closed the tip for two weeks while they repair the access road.
市政府關閉垃圾場兩週，以便維修聯外道路。
Christopher filled his car with garden waste and drove straight to the tip.
Christopher 把車子裝滿了花園廢棄物，直接開去垃圾場處理。
They separated the wood and metal before taking everything to the recycling tip.
他們先分開木材和金屬，再把所有東西送到回收場。
- dump
the standard American English term; can also sound slightly ruder than 'tip'
- landfill
a large, engineered site for burying waste; more formal and technical
- rubbish dump
more general and slightly old-fashioned, used in both British and Australian English
文法句型
the + [adjective] + tip
take/drop + [item] + at/to + the tip
用法筆記
Chiefly British English. In American English, 'dump' or 'landfill' is the more common term. Can also describe a messy room or house in informal British English ('Your room is a tip!').
常見錯誤
6. a quick, gentle touch or light hit, especially to change the direction or moveme
輕觸；輕拍
輕輕的碰觸或敲擊
a quick, gentle touch or light hit, especially to change the direction or movement of a ball, or to get someone's attention without startling them
The striker got a slight tip on the ball and redirected it past the goalkeeper.
前鋒輕輕碰了一下球，改變方向越過了守門員。
tip on the ball — redirecting a ball in sports
Jenna gave Theo a gentle tip on the shoulder to show him her phone screen.
Jenna 輕輕拍了拍 Theo 的肩膀，給他看手機螢幕。
A small tip from the defender changed the path of the ball completely.
後衛一個輕微的碰觸，完全改變了球的飛行路線。
The goalkeeper's fingertips made the slightest tip to the flying ball, sending it wide.
守門員的指尖輕微碰觸到飛來的球，將球撥出了門柱。
文法句型
give + [object] + a tip
a tip + preposition + [object]
用法筆記
Often used in football (soccer), hockey, and basketball to describe a player slightly redirecting the ball. In everyday contexts, it describes a light physical touch used to get attention.