词汇 tail 在中文的含义

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tail

US /teɪl/
UK /teɪl/
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名词

1.

尾巴

the hindmost part of an animal, especially when prolonged beyond the rest of the body, such as the caudal appendage of a vertebrate, which consists of a flexible series of vertebrae and is used for balance, propulsion, or as a prehensile organ.

示例:
The dog wagged its tail excitedly.
狗兴奋地摇着尾巴
A peacock has a magnificent tail.
孔雀有华丽的尾巴
2.

尾部, 末端, 末尾

the rear or end part of something.

示例:
The plane's tail section was damaged.
飞机的尾部受损了。
He was at the tail end of the line.
他在队伍的末尾

动词

1.

跟踪, 尾随

to follow and observe (someone or something) closely, especially in secret.

示例:
The detective decided to tail the suspect.
侦探决定跟踪嫌疑犯。
They were tailing the car for miles.
他们跟踪那辆车好几英里了。
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