tender
例子
Despite his tough exterior, he has a tender heart, always willing to lend a listening ear.
尽管他外表强硬，但他有一颗温柔的心，总是愿意倾听。
02
showing or expressing affection, love, or warmth toward someone
例子
They exchanged a tender embrace before parting.
03
嫩的, 柔软的
(of food) easy to chew or cut
例子
She cooked the chicken slowly to ensure it remained juicy and tender.
她慢慢地煮鸡肉，以确保它保持多汁和嫩。
04
sensitive or painful to the touch
例子
The area around the wound felt tender.
05
young, inexperienced, or immature
例子
At such a tender stage, children need guidance.
06
not physically strong, tough, or resilient
例子
The fabric was too tender to withstand rough washing.
07
(of plants) delicate and easily damaged by cold or adverse conditions
例子
Gardeners protect tender seedlings with covers in early spring.
08
(of a boat) easily inclined to tip or heel under sail
例子
Novices found the tender boat difficult to balance.
to tender
例子
She tendered her resignation to the company, providing a two-week notice.
她向公司提交了辞职信，并提前两周通知。
02
使变软, 使柔和
to make something soft or gentle
Transitive: to tender sth
例子
He tendered the dough until it was soft and pliable.
他揉面团直到它变得柔软和有弹性。
03
提交, 投标
to submit a formal offer, proposal, or bid for a job, contract, or project
Transitive: to tender a proposal or bid
例子
The contractor tendered a detailed estimate for the roofing project.
承包商提交了屋顶项目的详细估算。
04
提交, 支付
to present money or payment for goods or services
Transitive: to tender money or payment
例子
He tendered his rent payment on the first of the month.
他在月初提交了他的租金支付。
Tender
01
a ship that carries supplies, fuel, or other provisions to support larger vessels
例子
A supply tender brought fresh water to the anchored ships.
02
a small boat used to carry people between a ship and the shore
例子
The captain sent a tender ashore to collect supplies.
03
煤水车, 补给车
a car attached to a steam locomotive to carry fuel and water
例子
She filled the tender with water from the station's water tower.
她用车站水塔的水填满了煤水车。
04
a formal offer to purchase goods, services, or assets at a stated price
例子
The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
05
a person who attends to or takes care of someone or something
例子
The caretaker and animal tender worked together at the zoo.
06
something accepted as an official means of payment
例子
The cashier refused foreign currency as it was not legal tender.
词汇树
tenderly
tenderness
tender
