B2 noun Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
tape
Verb
tape
Adjektiv
taped
Verwandt
taping
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Merkhilfe

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.

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: tape

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
tape
Verb
tape
Adjektiv
taped
Verwandt
taping

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

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

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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.

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Nutzungshinweise

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.

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Häufige Fehler

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

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Merkhilfe

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.

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: tape

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