Tap
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British pronunciation/tˈæp/
American pronunciation/ˈtæp/

"tap"の定義と意味

to tap
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叩く (たたく), タップする

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows
Transitive: to tap an object or surface
to tap definition and meaning
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The drummer taps the snare drum softly during the ballad.
The carpenter is tapping the wood to check for its quality.
The boxer is tapping his opponent's gloves, signaling sportsmanship.
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活用する, 利用する

to make use of or access a resource or source of information
Transitive: to tap into a resource
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I'll tap into my network of contacts to get more information about job opportunities in the industry.
She decided to tap into her colleague's expertise in graphic design to enhance the visual appeal of the project.
As a writer, he would often tap into personal experiences to find inspiration for his novels.
03

盗聴する, 傍受する

to secretly intercept or monitor communication on a telephone or telegraph wire to obtain information
Transitive: to tap a communication channel
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The detective had to tap the suspect's phone to gather evidence of illegal activities.
During the investigation, intelligence agencies were suspected of tapping diplomatic communications.
Wiretapping is illegal without proper authorization, as it involves tapping private phones.
04

頼む, 借りる

to ask for or obtain something by begging or borrowing
Ditransitive: to tap sb for sth
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Feeling hungry, he decided to tap his roommate for a quick meal before heading out.
Sarah always knows how to tap her friends for good book recommendations.
Desperate for a place to stay, he had to tap a friend for a couch to crash on for the night.
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樹液を採る(じゅえきをとる), タップする

to extract sap, often from maple trees, by making a hole in the trunk
Transitive: to tap a tree
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The farmer carefully tapped the maple tree to begin the process of production of maple products.
Some farmers tap birch trees to extract birch sap.
To tap a tree, a small hole is drilled into the trunk, and a spout or tap is inserted to allow the sap to flow into a collection container.
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タップする, 軽快に歩く

to walk with a series of light, rhythmic, tapping sounds, usually produced by shoes with hard soles or heels hitting the ground
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The old house creaked as the real estate agent tapped from room to room.
With her high heels, she tapped across the polished marble floor of the grand lobby.
The little girl excitedly tapped across the hardwood floor.
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叩く (たたく), タップする

to lightly strike or hit a surface repeatedly, producing a series of short, sharp sounds
Transitive: to tap sth on a surface
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The drummer began to tap the drumsticks on the snare, setting the beat for the rest of the band.
To get the cat 's attention, she started to tap her fingers on the tabletop.
Children often tap their pencils on the desk absentmindedly.
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蛇口 (じゃぐち), タップ

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe
tap definition and meaning
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She turned on the tap and filled the kettle with water.
The tap in the kitchen was dripping, wasting water.
He installed a new tap in the bathroom sink.
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軽い打撃音(かるいだげきおん), タップ音(たっぷおん)

the sound made by a gentle blow
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タップ, 軽く触れること

a light touch or stroke
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盗聴(とうちょう), タッピング

the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
05

栓 (せん), タップ

a plug for a bunghole in a cask
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叩き(たたき), タップ

a gentle blow
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