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Tenders Meaning in English

word · lemma: tender

ˈtɛndɝz
TEN-derz
tˈɛndəz
TEN-duhz

释义

'Tenders' can refer to official offers to do work, often for a contract (business/government context), or to strips of breaded and fried chicken (food context).

用法与细微差别

The meaning depends on context: in business, 'tenders' refers to bids/offers for contracts; with food, 'chicken tenders' means breaded chicken strips. Not used for 'tenderness' (emotion); don't confuse with 'tender' (gentle). In the plural, most common for both meanings.

例句

The company submitted three tenders for the construction project.

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We ordered chicken tenders for lunch.

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Many government contracts are awarded through tenders.

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I always choose tenders instead of wings when eating out.

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All tenders must be submitted by Friday noon.

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The kids polished off their chicken tenders in five minutes.

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