tape
gb/tˈeɪp/ us/tˈeɪp/
A2
İngilizce
~ 1700
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
A2
entity
1
narrow sticky strip
A thin, sticky strip used to hold or fix things.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] puts tape on [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tape' with 'glue' and try to use it for situations where glue is more appropriate.
Eş anlamlılar
adhesive tape (More formal and specific term, often used in technical or medical contexts.)
Zıt anlamlılar
glue (A different adhesive form that is liquid rather than a strip.)
Eşdizimler
roll of tape
|masking tape
|duct tape
|double-sided tape
|clear tape
Konular
daily life
|tools
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
B1
entity
2
magnetic recording strip
A thin plastic strip that stores sound or video for playing later.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'adhesive tape' as both are called 'tape'. Context is important.
Eş anlamlılar
cassette (Specifically refers to the plastic case holding the magnetic tape.)
Zıt anlamlılar
digital file (A modern format for storing sound or video without physical tape.)
Eşdizimler
cassette tape
|VHS tape
|audio tape
|video tape
Konular
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- I have a music tape.
- We watched a movie on tape.
- He keeps old songs on tape.
- I listened to a story on tape.
Fiil
A2
action
3
fasten with adhesive strip
To stick or hold something in place using tape.
Kullanım kalıbı:
to tape [something] [somewhere]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use 'glue' instead of 'tape' when they mean using adhesive strips.
Eş anlamlılar
stick (More general; can use any adhesive, not just tape.)
Zıt anlamlılar
untape (To remove the tape from something.)
Eşdizimler
tape shut
|tape together
|tape up
Konular
daily life
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- I taped the picture to the wall.
- She taped the bag closed.
- He taped two papers together.
- We taped the box shut.
Fiil
B1
action
4
record audio or video
To make a copy of sound or video so it can be played later.
Kullanım kalıbı:
to tape [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may think 'tape' only refers to physical tapes, not modern digital recording in casual speech.
Eş anlamlılar
record (The standard modern term; 'tape' is slightly informal and dated.)
Zıt anlamlılar
erase (To remove recorded sound or video from a medium.)
Eşdizimler
tape a show
|tape an interview
Konular
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- I taped the movie to watch later.
- She taped our talk.
- He taped the show yesterday.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
tape
IPA
GB/tˈeɪp/
US/tˈeɪp/
Heceler ve vurgu
tape (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (tape)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: tape
- Plural: tape, tapes
Verb
- Base: tape
- 3rd Person Singular: tapes
- Present Participle: taping
- Past: taped
Kelime ailesi
Forms
tapes
noun
taping
verb
taped
verb
Related words
videotape
noun B1
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.