tape
gb/tˈeɪp/ us/tˈeɪp/
A2
Englanti
~ 1700
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
A2
entity
1
narrow sticky strip
A thin, sticky strip used to hold or fix things.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] puts tape on [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tape' with 'glue' and try to use it for situations where glue is more appropriate.
Synonyymit
adhesive tape (More formal and specific term, often used in technical or medical contexts.)
Antonyymit
glue (A different adhesive form that is liquid rather than a strip.)
Kollokaatiot
roll of tape
|masking tape
|duct tape
|double-sided tape
|clear tape
Teemat
daily life
|tools
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She used clear tape to wrap the gift.
- The box was sealed with strong duct tape.
- I need some masking tape for the painting project.
- He fixed the torn page with a small piece of tape.
- Double-sided tape works well for mounting photos.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I put tape on the paper.
- She used tape to close the box.
- We need more tape to finish.
- He fixed the book with tape.
Substantiivi
B1
entity
2
magnetic recording strip
A thin plastic strip that stores sound or video for playing later.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'adhesive tape' as both are called 'tape'. Context is important.
Synonyymit
cassette (Specifically refers to the plastic case holding the magnetic tape.)
Antonyymit
digital file (A modern format for storing sound or video without physical tape.)
Kollokaatiot
cassette tape
|VHS tape
|audio tape
|video tape
Teemat
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Esimerkit
- He found an old cassette tape in the drawer.
- The movie was recorded on a VHS tape.
- Magnetic tapes are rarely used today.
- She listened to her favorite songs on tape.
- The interview was stored on audio tape.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I have a music tape.
- We watched a movie on tape.
- He keeps old songs on tape.
- I listened to a story on tape.
Verbi
A2
action
3
fasten with adhesive strip
To stick or hold something in place using tape.
Käyttömalli:
to tape [something] [somewhere]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use 'glue' instead of 'tape' when they mean using adhesive strips.
Synonyymit
stick (More general; can use any adhesive, not just tape.)
Antonyymit
untape (To remove the tape from something.)
Kollokaatiot
tape shut
|tape together
|tape up
Teemat
daily life
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- Please tape the envelope before mailing it.
- She taped the poster to the wall.
- He taped the wires together for safety.
- They taped the box shut before shipping it.
- I taped my notes to the fridge.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I taped the picture to the wall.
- She taped the bag closed.
- He taped two papers together.
- We taped the box shut.
Verbi
B1
action
4
record audio or video
To make a copy of sound or video so it can be played later.
Käyttömalli:
to tape [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think 'tape' only refers to physical tapes, not modern digital recording in casual speech.
Synonyymit
record (The standard modern term; 'tape' is slightly informal and dated.)
Antonyymit
erase (To remove recorded sound or video from a medium.)
Kollokaatiot
tape a show
|tape an interview
Teemat
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Esimerkit
- They taped last night's game to watch later.
- She taped an interview with the author.
- Can you tape this TV program for me?
- The band taped their performance for an online release.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I taped the movie to watch later.
- She taped our talk.
- He taped the show yesterday.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
tape
IPA
GB/tˈeɪp/
US/tˈeɪp/
Tavut ja painotus
tape (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (tape)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: tape
- Plural: tape, tapes
Verb
- Base: tape
- 3rd Person Singular: tapes
- Present Participle: taping
- Past: taped
Sanaperhe
Forms
tapes
noun
taping
verb
taped
verb
Related words
videotape
noun B1
Ilmaukset
cut through red tape
1/kˈʌt θɹˈu ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
remove bureaucratic delays and rules
To make something happen faster by avoiding too many official rules.
Esimerkit
- The new policy aims to cut through red tape for small businesses.
- We managed to cut through the red tape and get the permit quickly.
on tape
1/ˈɔn tˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
recorded on audio/video medium
Saved as sound or video so it can be played later.
Esimerkit
- The confession was caught on tape.
- I have their wedding on tape from 1995.
tape measure
1/tˈeɪp mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
flexible measuring tool strip
A long, thin tool used to measure length, that can roll up.
Esimerkit
- He pulled out his tape measure to check the width of the table.
- The tailor used a tape measure around my chest.
red tape
1/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
Excessive bureaucracy causing delay
Too many rules and paperwork that make things slow and difficult.
Esimerkit
- We have to cut through a lot of red tape to get the permit.
- The project was delayed by government red tape.
- Red tape is slowing down the project.
- We need to cut through the red tape before starting work.