to tip off
[phrase form: tip]
01
暗中通知, 透露消息
to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem
例子
Let 's tip off the boss about the potential issues with the project.
让我们悄悄告诉老板项目中潜在的问题。
02
执行跳球, 开始比赛
(in basketball) to start the game by throwing the ball into the air between two opposing players
例子
The center players tip off to begin the first quarter.
中锋球员跳球开始第一节比赛。
03
开始, 开赛
(of a sports match) to start
例子
As soon as the signal was given, the cricket match tipped off with the bowler's delivery.
信号一发出，板球比赛就以投球手的投球开始了。
04
倒空, 一饮而尽
to empty a container of liquor by tilting it and drinking until it is completely consumed
例子
In the old tavern, patrons would often tip off their mugs of ale to quench their thirst.
在老酒馆里，顾客们经常会喝光他们的啤酒杯来解渴。
