tells
US /tɛlz/
UK /tɛlz/
动词
1.
告诉, 说
to communicate information, a story, or a message to someone by speaking or writing
示例:
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She always tells me the truth.
她总是告诉我真相。
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He tells interesting stories.
他讲有趣的故事。
2.
命令, 指示
to order or instruct someone to do something
示例:
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The teacher tells the students to open their books.
老师让学生们打开书。
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My boss often tells me what to do.
我的老板经常告诉我该做什么。
3.
分辨, 辨别
to distinguish or discern something
示例:
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I can't tell the difference between the two.
我无法分辨两者之间的区别。
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You can always tell a good wine by its aroma.
你总是可以通过香气辨别出好酒。