tell

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英文释义

n. a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
v. let something be known
v. narrate or give a detailed account of
v. discern or comprehend

中文翻译

vt. 告诉, 说, 吩咐, 断定, 知道
vi. 讲述, 泄密, 告发, 表明

5
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
107
BNC 频率
103
使用频率

记忆技巧

tell 是一个基础动词,没有明显的词根或词缀,但可以联想到与“说话”相关的词,如 “teller”(出纳员)表示“说话的人”。

例句

1. She can tell a good story.

她会讲一个好故事。

2. Can you tell me the time?

你能告诉我现在几点吗?

3. I told him to be careful.

我告诉他要小心。

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