to hit something quickly and lightly
She gave a quick tap on the door before entering.
她進門之前快速輕敲了一下門。
to gently hit fingers, feet, etc. against something to the rhythm of music
She began to tap her foot to the music.
她開始隨著音樂的節奏輕點腳。
to use a source of energy, knowledge, or something that exists
The new policy aims to tap into community resources.
新政策旨在利用社區資源。
to secretly listen to someone's phone calls
The police got permission to tap the suspect's phone.
警方獲得了竊聽嫌疑人電話的許可。
to get liquid from a tree by cutting it
They learned how to tap maple trees for syrup.
他們學會了如何割取楓樹汁液來製作糖漿。
to choose someone for a job
She was tapped to lead the new project team.
她被選中領導新的專案團隊。
to make a light hitting sound
The woodpecker began to tap on the tree trunk.
啄木鳥開始輕啄樹幹。
a device that controls water flow from a pipe
Don't forget to turn off the tap when you're done.
用完水後別忘了關水龍頭。
a device that controls liquid or gas flow
The bartender pulled a fresh beer from the tap.
酒保從啤酒龍頭接了一杯新鮮的啤酒。
a light hit with hand or fingers
A gentle tap on the shoulder got his attention.
肩膀上輕輕的拍打引起了他的注意。
secret listening to phone calls
The investigation revealed an illegal phone tap.
調查發現了一個非法的電話竊聽裝置。
a dance where you tap your feet to music
She took tap lessons as a child.
她小時候上過踢踏舞課。
a quick light speech sound
The linguist studied the tap sound in different languages.
語言學家研究了不同語言中的輕拍音。