| 词汇 | tuck |
| 释义 | tuck (noun) tuck 3 ENTRIES FOUND: tuck (verb) tuck (noun) nip and tuck (adjective) 1 tuck /ˈtʌk/ verb tucks; tucked; tucking 1 tuck /ˈtʌk/ verb tucks; tucked; tucking Learner's definition of TUCK 1 [+ object] : to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.把（布或纸张的边缘）塞入 Tuck in your shirt. [=push the bottom of your shirt into the waist of your pants or skirt]把你的衬衫下摆塞到裤腰里。 She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap.她没有将信封封好，只将信封的口盖折进信封里。 Instead of tying his shoes, he just tucked the laces inside.他没有系好鞋带，只把鞋带塞进了鞋里。 The sheets were tucked tightly under the mattress.被单的边缘紧紧地塞在床垫下面。 2 [+ object] a : to put (something) in a particular place usually to hide it, hold it, or make it safe藏起来；把…藏入 A bag was tucked under her arm.她的腋下夹着一个手提包。 She tucked her hair up under her hat.她把头发拢起来塞到了帽子下面。 The dog tucked its tail between its legs and slinked away.那只狗夹着尾巴偷偷溜走了。 The bird slept with its head tucked under its wing.鸟儿将头藏在翅膀下面睡觉。 — often + away The apartment is tiny so he keeps the dog's bed tucked away all day until he brings it out at night.公寓房间很小，他只好白天将狗窝收起，晚上再拿出来。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 They manage to tuck away [=save] a portion of their paychecks every month.他们设法每月把一部分工资存起来。 b — used as tucked to indicate the quiet or hidden place where something is located隐藏于（用作tucked） They live in a log cabin tucked among the trees.他们住在树林深处的小木屋中。 — often + away The Vietnamese restaurant is tucked away on a quiet street. [=is located on a quiet street]这家越南餐厅位于一条安静的街上。 3 British, informal : to eat with pleasure大吃 [+ object] — + away He tucked away a big lunch.他尽情地吃了一顿丰盛的午餐。 [no object] — + in or into We all tucked in [=started eating eagerly] as soon as the food was served.饭菜一端上来，我们就都狼吞虎咽地吃起来。 We all tucked into the delicious food.我们都大口吃着可口的饭菜。 tuck in [phrasal verb] or chiefly British tuck up tuck (someone) in/up : to make (someone, such as a child) comfortable in bed by moving the blankets to the right positions帮（某人）盖好被子 I tucked him in and kissed him good night.我帮他盖好被子，并亲吻他道晚安。 The children are tucked up in bed for the night.孩子们的被子都盖好了，可以入睡了。 2 tuck /ˈtʌk/ noun plural tucks 2 tuck /ˈtʌk/ noun plural tucks Learner's definition of TUCK [count] 1 : a fold that is sewn into a piece of clothing or fabric缝褶；横褶 The skirt is bordered with satin tucks.裙边镶了一圈缎子褶。 2 : an operation to remove extra skin or fat from a part of the body紧肤去皱；去赘皮手术；去脂手术 a tummy tuck紧腹手术 — see also nip and tuck |
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