tender
例子
She 's a tender person, always showing kindness and empathy towards those in need.
她是一个温柔的人，总是对那些需要帮助的人表现出善意和同情。
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
He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
They exchanged a tender embrace before parting.
03
嫩的, 柔软的
(of food) easy to chew or cut
例子
The steak was so tender that it practically melted in my mouth.
牛排如此嫩，几乎在我嘴里融化了。
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
His ankle was still tender after the injury.
The area around the wound felt tender.
05
young, inexperienced, or immature
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The yacht was tender and required careful handling in rough seas.
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。
The artist tendered an exhibition proposal to showcase their latest works.
艺术家提交了一个展览提案来展示他们的最新作品。
02
使变软, 使柔和
to make something soft or gentle
Transitive: to tender sth
例子
The chef tendered the meat by marinating it overnight.
厨师通过将肉腌制一夜来嫩化它。
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 company tendered a competitive bid for the construction of the new bridge.
该公司为建造新桥提交了一份有竞争力的投标。
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 the payment for the car in full.
他提交了汽车的全额付款。
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
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
例子
Passengers boarded the tender to reach the cruise ship.
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
The tender held enough coal and water for the long journey.
煤水车为长途旅行准备了足够的煤和水。
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 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
例子
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
例子
Banknotes and coins are legal tender in most countries.
The cashier refused foreign currency as it was not legal tender.
词汇树
tenderly
tenderness
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