tip/tɪp/

n.

➊ the thin pointed end of sth

➋ a simple but useful piece of advice

➌ an extra amount of money that you give to sb such as a waiter

v. give sb a tip

➭ pt., pp. & ing. -pp-

n. [C]

➊ 尖端；顶端：[tip of sth] the tip of your nose/finger 鼻/指尖

➋ 提示；指点：[tip on/for (doing) sth] He gave me some useful tips on how to choose a shirt. 他给了我一些选衬衫的有用提示。

➌ 小费：The star gave the waiter a tip. 这个明星给了侍者小费。

v. 给…小费：[tip sb ...] She tipped the waitress 5 dollars. 她给那个女侍者5美元的小费。

音组-ip/-ɪp/

dip; lip; ship; skip; slip; tip; trip; zip

常犯错误

✗ On tip of the hill is a tower.

✓ On top of the hill is a tower. 山顶有一座塔。

辨析point; tip