Tiger Meaning in English
word
/ˈtaɪɡɝ/
TY-gur
/tˈaɪɡɐ/
TY-guh
释义
A tiger is a large wild cat with orange fur, black stripes, and strong hunting ability. It lives in parts of Asia and is known for its power and beauty.
用法与细微差别
Usually refers to the animal. In figurative use, it can describe someone or something strong, fierce, or highly competitive. Common phrases include 'paper tiger' (something that seems powerful but is actually weak) and 'Tiger' as a nickname or team mascot.
Spanish: tigrePortuguese (BR): tigrePortuguese (PT): tigreChinese (Simplified): 老虎Chinese (Traditional): 老虎Hindi: बाघArabic: نمرBengali: বাঘRussian: тигрJapanese: トラVietnamese: hổKorean: 호랑이Turkish: kaplanUrdu: ببرIndonesian: harimau
例句
The tiger is sleeping under the tree.
basic
We saw a tiger at the zoo.
basic
A tiger can run very fast.
basic
Our school team is called the Tigers, so we have a big tiger on our shirts.
natural
He plays like a tiger when the game gets serious.
natural
Don't be fooled by the ad — it's a paper tiger.
natural