tongue
noun
Definitions of tongue noun
body part(身体部位)
- B1Countable(可数名词)
The soft, movable part of the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and other functions.
舌头
I scalded my tongue while drinking soup last night.
昨晚喝汤时，我烫到了舌头。
The popsicle was so cold that it made my tongue feel numb.
冰棒太冰了，让我的舌头都麻了。
He stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.
他伸出舌头舔了舔嘴唇。
food(食物)
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
The tongue of an animal, especially when used as food.
（食用动物的）舌头；口条。
Beef tongue is a popular dish.
牛舌是一道受欢迎的菜肴。
They ordered braised lamb's tongue from the menu.
他们从菜单上点了炖羊舌。
He took a bite of the pickled pig tongue.
他咬了一口腌猪舌。
clothing(衣物)
- Countable(可数名词)
An elongated, tongue-shaped part of an object, particularly the flap under shoe laces.
舌状物（尤指鞋舌）。
The tongue of these shoes is too thick.
这双鞋的鞋舌太厚了。
I need to adjust the shoe tongue; it's slipping a bit.
我需要调整鞋舌；它有点滑动。
Check if the tongue of your shoe is folded or bent.
检查一下你的鞋舌是否折叠或弯曲。
communication(沟通)
- Countable(可数名词)literary(文学性)
A system of communication used by a particular country or community.
语言。
Learning a new tongue requires time and dedication.
学习一种新的语言需要时间和奉献。
This tongue is widely spoken around the world.
这种语言在世界各地被广泛使用。
Ancient tongues can often be difficult to understand.
古代语言通常很难理解。
expression(表达)
- Singular(单数)
A manner of expressing thoughts and feelings.
说话方式；措辞
His sharp tongue made it difficult for me to accept.
他尖锐的言语让我很难接受。
She expressed her view in a humorous tongue.
她用幽默的方式表达了自己的观点。
His sarcastic tongue can sometimes make people feel uncomfortable.
他讽刺的言语有时会让人感到不舒服。
Idioms
- tongues wagging
Describes a situation where someone's words or actions cause others to gossip or speculate, especially about their private life.
引起八卦议论，议论纷纷
• Tongues started wagging when she left the office with the boss.
当她与老板一起离开办公室时，大家开始议论纷纷。
- tongue in cheek
Used to describe a statement or remark that is meant to be humorous or ironic, although it might appear serious on the surface.
(语气)带强刺意味的、幽默的
• She said she enjoyed going to work every morning, but I suspect it was tongue in cheek.
她说她每天早上都喜欢去上班，但我怀疑她是开玩笑的。
- get your tongue around/round something
To pronounce a word or phrase correctly, especially one that is difficult or unfamiliar.
正确发出（难读单词或短语）的音；清楚说出
• I tried to get my tongue around the name of the town, but it was just too difficult.
我试着正确说出这个城镇的名字，但它实在太难了。
- stick/put your tongue out
To extend one's tongue outward from the mouth, typically as a gesture of rudeness or mockery.
伸出舌头，做出不礼貌的表示。
• Children often stick their tongues out at each other playfully.
孩子们经常互相顽皮地吐舌头。