Tender 是一个多义词，既可以作为形容词，也可以作为名词或动词，具体含义依上下文而定。以下是详细解释：

1. 词汇解释

词性：

形容词

名词

动词

 

2. 词义

形容词：

柔软的，嫩的：指物体质地柔软，容易弯曲或切割，或者食物口感柔嫩。

例如：The steak was very tender.

 

温柔的，亲切的：指人或行为温和、关心他人的。

例如：She gave me a tender smile.

 

易受伤的，脆弱的：指心理或身体上易受伤。

例如：He had a tender spot on his foot.

 

微痛的，敏感的：指身体的一部分感到不适或疼痛。

例如：My back feels tender after the workout.

 

名词：

投标书，投标人：通常用于商业或法律场合，指一份正式的报价或建议书。

例如：They submitted their tender for the construction project.

 

火车车厢（特别是指供应煤、火水的车厢）：指火车的一种辅助车厢，通常用来运输燃料或水。

例如：The tender was attached to the steam engine.

 

动词：

提供，提出：指正式地提出某项建议或报价。

例如：She tendered her resignation yesterday.

 

呈递，交付：指在某种情形下提供或交给某人（通常带有正式、恭敬的意思）。

例如：He tendered the payment for the goods.

 

3. 音标及读音

音标：[ˈtendər]

读音：英 [ˈtendə]；美 [ˈtɛndɚ]

读音类似于“ten-der”，重音在第一音节。

 

4. 词语搭配

Tender-hearted：心地温柔的，善良的

Tender age：幼年，童年

Tender touch：温柔的触摸

Tender care：细心的照料

Tender feelings：温柔的情感

Tender moment：温馨的时刻

5. 例句

The tender meat was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth.

He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.

After the accident, her shoulder was still quite tender.

She submitted the tender for the new office building project.

The chef used a tender touch to make the delicate dish.

He was tender-hearted, always helping others in need.

The child’s tender skin was protected with lotion.

I had to tender my resignation after the meeting.

They gave her a tender farewell, knowing it would be their last goodbye.

The old man walked with a tender step, careful not to fall.

6. 常见用法

Tender in：正式提交，通常指投标或申请

Tender to：向某人提供，交付

Tender a resignation：辞职

7. 总结

"Tender" 这个词可以描述柔软或温柔的特质，也可以用于描述投标或正式提出的行为。它在日常生活中经常出现，尤其是在形容人际关系时，带有温暖和关怀的意味。