B2 noun محايد

tape

/teɪp/

A narrow strip of material such as paper, plastic, or cloth, which is typically coated with an adhesive substance and used for binding, sealing, or attaching items together. It can also refer to a long strip of magnetic material used for recording and storing sound or video signals.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

2

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

3

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
tape
Verb
tape
صفة
taped
مرتبط
taping
💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'e' at the end of 'tape' as a long strip sticking out to help you remember the word's shape and long vowel sound.

اختبار سريع

The police had the whole crime scene blocked off with yellow caution ___.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: tape

أمثلة

1

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

everyday

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

2

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

formal

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

3

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

informal

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

4

The experiment required the precise application of conductive tape to the electrode surface.

academic

The experiment required the precise application of conductive tape to the electrode surface.

5

Our logistics team uses reinforced packing tape to ensure all international shipments remain sealed.

business

Our logistics team uses reinforced packing tape to ensure all international shipments remain sealed.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
tape
Verb
tape
صفة
taped
مرتبط
taping

تلازمات شائعة

adhesive tape sticky tape used for joining things
measuring tape a flexible ruler used to measure length
masking tape easy-to-peel paper tape used in painting
duct tape strong, cloth-backed waterproof adhesive tape
red tape excessive bureaucracy or official rules

العبارات الشائعة

cut through the red tape

to eliminate or bypass bureaucratic obstacles

on tape

recorded on a medium for playback

tape measure

a tool used for measuring distance or length

يُخلط عادةً مع

tape vs tap

A tap is a device for controlling the flow of liquid (faucet) or a light hit, while tape is a long strip of material.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

While 'tape' often refers to sticky material, in media contexts, it is increasingly used figuratively for digital recordings even if no physical magnetic tape is involved.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners often confuse the pronunciation and spelling of 'tape' (/teɪp/) with 'tap' (/tæp/).

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'e' at the end of 'tape' as a long strip sticking out to help you remember the word's shape and long vowel sound.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old English 'tæppe', meaning a narrow strip of cloth or ribbon.

أنماط نحوية

countable when referring to a roll (a tape) uncountable when referring to the material (some tape) regular plural form: tapes
🌍

السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking bureaucracies, 'red tape' is a very common cultural metaphor for frustrating administrative delays.

اختبار سريع

The police had the whole crime scene blocked off with yellow caution ___.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: tape

كلمات ذات صلة

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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