tender
例
She 's a tender person, always showing kindness and empathy towards those in need.
彼女は優しい人で、常に困っている人々に対して親切と共感を示しています。
Despite his tough exterior, he has a tender heart, always willing to lend a listening ear.
彼の厳しい外見にもかかわらず、彼は優しい心を持ち、常に耳を傾ける用意があります。
02
showing or expressing affection, love, or warmth toward someone
例
He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
They exchanged a tender embrace before parting.
03
柔らかい, 軟らかい
(of food) easy to chew or cut
例
The steak was so tender that it practically melted in my mouth.
そのステーキはとても柔らかく、口の中でとろけるようでした。
She cooked the chicken slowly to ensure it remained juicy and tender.
彼女はチキンをゆっくり調理し、ジューシーで柔らかい状態を保つようにしました。
04
sensitive or painful to the touch
例
His ankle was still tender after the injury.
The area around the wound felt tender.
05
young, inexperienced, or immature
例
He began his career at a tender point in his life.
At such a tender stage, children need guidance.
06
not physically strong, tough, or resilient
例
Her tender hands showed she was unused to manual labor.
The fabric was too tender to withstand rough washing.
07
(of plants) delicate and easily damaged by cold or adverse conditions
例
The farmer lost several tender crops to the frost.
Gardeners protect tender seedlings with covers in early spring.
08
(of a boat) easily inclined to tip or heel under sail
例
The yacht was tender and required careful handling in rough seas.
Novices found the tender boat difficult to balance.
to tender
例
She tendered her resignation to the company, providing a two-week notice.
彼女は会社に辞表を提出し、2週間の予告期間を設けた。
The artist tendered an exhibition proposal to showcase their latest works.
そのアーティストは、最新作を展示するために展示会の提案を提出しました。
02
柔らかくする, 優しくする
to make something soft or gentle
Transitive: to tender sth
例
The chef tendered the meat by marinating it overnight.
シェフは一晩中肉をマリネして柔らかくしました。
He tendered the dough until it was soft and pliable.
彼は生地が柔らかくしなやかになるまで柔らかくした。
03
提出する, 入札する
to submit a formal offer, proposal, or bid for a job, contract, or project
Transitive: to tender a proposal or bid
例
The company tendered a competitive bid for the construction of the new bridge.
その会社は新しい橋の建設のために競争力のある入札を提出しました。
The contractor tendered a detailed estimate for the roofing project.
請負業者は屋根工事のための詳細な見積もりを提出しました。
04
提出する, 支払う
to present money or payment for goods or services
Transitive: to tender money or payment
例
He tendered the payment for the car in full.
彼は車の代金を全額支払いました。
He tendered his rent payment on the first of the month.
彼は月初めに家賃の支払いを提出しました。
Tender
01
a ship that carries supplies, fuel, or other provisions to support larger vessels
例
The naval tender resupplied the fleet at sea.
A supply tender brought fresh water to the anchored ships.
02
a small boat used to carry people between a ship and the shore
例
Passengers boarded the tender to reach the cruise ship.
The captain sent a tender ashore to collect supplies.
03
炭水車, テンダー
a car attached to a steam locomotive to carry fuel and water
例
The tender held enough coal and water for the long journey.
テンダーは長旅に十分な石炭と水を積んでいた。
She filled the tender with water from the station's water tower.
彼女は駅の給水塔からテンダーに水を満たした。
04
a formal offer to purchase goods, services, or assets at a stated price
例
The government issued a public tender for new equipment.
The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
05
a person who attends to or takes care of someone or something
例
The bar tender served drinks with practiced ease.
The caretaker and animal tender worked together at the zoo.
06
something accepted as an official means of payment
例
Banknotes and coins are legal tender in most countries.
The cashier refused foreign currency as it was not legal tender.
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