kind and gentle
She gave the child tender care.
她給予孩子溫柔的照顧。
soft and easy to chew
The steak was very tender and delicious.
這塊牛排非常嫩滑美味。
sore when touched
The bruise is still tender to the touch.
瘀傷觸碰時仍然很痛。
easily damaged
The tender leaves need protection from the sun.
這些嬌嫩的葉子需要防曬保護。
a formal offer to do work or supply goods
The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
該公司提交了該建設項目的投標書。
a fuel and water car for a steam engine
The steam engine's tender carried coal and water.
蒸汽機車的煤水車運載煤炭和水。
a small boat for moving people or goods
The tender carried passengers from the ship to shore.
交通艇將乘客從船上運送到岸上。
to make a formal offer to do work
Many companies will tender for the new contract.
許多公司將投標爭取新合約。
to offer or give something formally
He decided to tender his resignation yesterday.
他昨天決定正式提出辭職。