tiptoe
noun
UK/ˈtɪp.təʊ/
US/ˈtɪp.toʊ/
Phrases of tiptoe noun
- on tiptoe(s)
With the heels lifted off the ground, balancing on the balls of the feet.
踮脚尖
• He stood on tiptoe to get a better view of the parade.
他踮起脚尖，以便更好地观看游行。
verb
UK/ˈtɪp.təʊ/
US/ˈtɪp.toʊ/
Definitions of tiptoe verb
- Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
To walk on the toes with the heel of the foot lifted off the ground, particularly to avoid making noise.
以脚尖行走，脚跟离地，尤指为了不发出声音。
She tiptoed across the floor so as not to wake the sleeping baby.
她踮着脚尖走过地板，以免吵醒熟睡的婴儿。
We had to tiptoe through the hallway because my grandmother was taking a nap.
我们不得不踮着脚尖穿过走廊，因为我祖母正在午睡。
The thief tiptoed carefully into the room and stole the jewelry.
小偷小心翼翼地踮着脚尖进入房间，偷走了珠宝。
Phrasal Verbs of tiptoe
- tiptoe around something/someone
to sidestep addressing a challenging subject, issue, or individual
回避（棘手的话题、问题或人物）
• During the discussion about the merger, they tried to tiptoe around the budget issues.
在讨论合并事宜时，他们试图回避预算问题。