tape
gb/tˈeɪp/ us/tˈeɪp/
A2
Inggeris
~ 1700
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
A2
entity
1
narrow sticky strip
A thin, sticky strip used to hold or fix things.
Corak penggunaan:
[someone] puts tape on [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tape' with 'glue' and try to use it for situations where glue is more appropriate.
Sinonim
adhesive tape (More formal and specific term, often used in technical or medical contexts.)
Antonim
glue (A different adhesive form that is liquid rather than a strip.)
Kolokasi
roll of tape
|masking tape
|duct tape
|double-sided tape
|clear tape
Tema
daily life
|tools
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata nama
B1
entity
2
magnetic recording strip
A thin plastic strip that stores sound or video for playing later.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'adhesive tape' as both are called 'tape'. Context is important.
Sinonim
cassette (Specifically refers to the plastic case holding the magnetic tape.)
Antonim
digital file (A modern format for storing sound or video without physical tape.)
Kolokasi
cassette tape
|VHS tape
|audio tape
|video tape
Tema
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I have a music tape.
- We watched a movie on tape.
- He keeps old songs on tape.
- I listened to a story on tape.
Kata kerja
A2
action
3
fasten with adhesive strip
To stick or hold something in place using tape.
Corak penggunaan:
to tape [something] [somewhere]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'glue' instead of 'tape' when they mean using adhesive strips.
Sinonim
stick (More general; can use any adhesive, not just tape.)
Antonim
untape (To remove the tape from something.)
Kolokasi
tape shut
|tape together
|tape up
Tema
daily life
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I taped the picture to the wall.
- She taped the bag closed.
- He taped two papers together.
- We taped the box shut.
Kata kerja
B1
action
4
record audio or video
To make a copy of sound or video so it can be played later.
Corak penggunaan:
to tape [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may think 'tape' only refers to physical tapes, not modern digital recording in casual speech.
Sinonim
record (The standard modern term; 'tape' is slightly informal and dated.)
Antonim
erase (To remove recorded sound or video from a medium.)
Kolokasi
tape a show
|tape an interview
Tema
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I taped the movie to watch later.
- She taped our talk.
- He taped the show yesterday.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
tape
IPA
GB/tˈeɪp/
US/tˈeɪp/
Suku kata dan tekanan
tape (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (tape)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: tape
- Plural: tape, tapes
Verb
- Base: tape
- 3rd Person Singular: tapes
- Present Participle: taping
- Past: taped
Keluarga kata
Forms
tapes
noun
taping
verb
taped
verb
Related words
videotape
noun B1
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.