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.
她踮著腳尖移動,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.
他蹑手蹑腳地走進房間,以免打擾客人。
To handle a situation very carefully to avoid causing problems.
She tiptoed around the issue, not wanting to offend anyone.
她繞開了這個問題,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.
他踮著腳尖穿過房間,以免發出聲音。