tide
US /taɪd/
UK /taɪd/
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潮汐, 潮水
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.
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The tide is coming in, so the beach will soon be covered.
潮水正在上涨，所以海滩很快就会被淹没。
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We need to check the tide times before we go fishing.
我们去钓鱼前需要查看潮汐时间。
1.
渡过难关, 帮助度过
to carry (someone or something) over a difficulty or period of time.
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The emergency funds helped to tide them over until their next paycheck.
紧急资金帮助他们渡过难关，直到下次发薪。
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A small loan will tide me over until I find a new job.
一笔小额贷款将帮助我渡过难关，直到我找到新工作。