tiptoe
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/ˈtɪptəʊ/
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/ˈtɪptəʊ/
The front part of your foot where your toes are, used for walking quietly.
She moved on her tiptoes so as not to wake anyone.
她踮着脚尖移动,以免吵醒任何人。
To walk with your heels up and on the balls of your feet, to be quiet or not be noticed.
He tiptoed into the room to avoid disturbing the guests.
他蹑手蹑脚地走进房间,以免打扰客人。
To handle a situation very carefully to avoid causing problems.
She tiptoed around the issue, not wanting to offend anyone.
她绕开了这个问题,不想冒犯任何人。
In a way that you walk on tiptoe.
He tiptoed across the room to not make a sound.
他踮着脚尖穿过房间,以免发出声音。