tackled
/ˈtæk.əl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈækəld] /ˈtæk.əl/ (ame, ipa)
tackled — verb
- tackledpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tackleds3rd person singular
- tackleding-ing form
- tacklededpast simple
1. to make an active effort to solve a problem, complete a difficult task, or handl
to make an active effort to solve a problem, complete a difficult task, or handle an unpleasant situation that needs your attention
The council finally decided to tackle the growing problem of rubbish in the city parks.
tackle + noun phrase (a problem)
Lukas spent the whole weekend tackling his overdue homework assignments.
Failing to tackle rising energy costs will leave the school without funds by spring.
Adaeze tackled the mountain of tax forms with remarkable energy and patience.
The new manager insists that all departments tackle their budgets before the end of the month.
- address
slightly more formal; often used in business or official contexts
- take on
more informal; suggests accepting a challenge or responsibility
- deal with
more general; can be used in almost any situation
- grapple with
suggests the problem is very difficult or complex
文法句型
tackle + noun phrase (a problem, task, issue, situation)
用法筆記
Commonly used with problems, issues, questions, challenges, and tasks as the object. The subject is typically a person, group, or institution that has the responsibility or ability to act.
常見錯誤
2. in sports such as football, hockey, or rugby, to challenge an opponent for contr
in sports such as football, hockey, or rugby, to challenge an opponent for control of the ball by using your body, or in American football, to bring the player who has the ball to the ground
Karim went in hard to tackle the striker, but the referee called it a foul.
tackle + person (opponent player)
Tanvi tackled the winger cleanly near the sideline and passed the ball up the field.
The coach warned the team not to tackle from behind because it can cause serious injury.
Sora was too slow to tackle the running back, who sprinted past him for a touchdown.
In rugby, you are allowed to tackle an opponent only below the shoulders.
- challenge
used especially in football (soccer) for going for the ball
- bring down
more informal; used mainly in rugby and American football
文法句型
tackle + person (opponent, player)
tackle for the ball
tackle (no object)
用法筆記
In football (soccer) and hockey, 'tackle' usually means going for the ball. In American football and rugby, it means bringing the person carrying the ball to the ground. The phrase 'tackle from behind' is often a foul in many sports.
常見錯誤
tackled — noun
1. an action in a sport such as football, hockey, or rugby in which a player tries
an action in a sport such as football, hockey, or rugby in which a player tries to take the ball from an opponent by making physical contact, or in American football, brings the ball-carrier to the ground
Bao made a brilliant tackle in the final minute, stopping the opponent's best player just before the goal line.
make a tackle (verb + noun collocation)
The defender's tackle was too high, and the referee gave the other team a free kick.
Joaquín injured his shoulder during a hard tackle and had to leave the game in the first half.
The crowd cheered when the goalkeeper slid in for a brave tackle at the feet of the forward.
A sliding tackle on wet grass is risky because you can easily lose control.
文法句型
make a tackle
a tackle on [player]
用法筆記
Often modified by adjectives describing how the tackle is performed: 'sliding tackle', 'hard tackle', 'late tackle'. The phrase 'make a tackle' is the most common verb + noun pairing.
常見錯誤
2. a collection of tools and items needed to do a specific hobby or job, especially
a collection of tools and items needed to do a specific hobby or job, especially fishing, climbing, or sailing
Eli packed his fishing tackle into the car boot early Saturday morning.
fishing tackle (common compound noun)
The climbing tackle hanging on the garage wall included ropes, carabiners, and a harness.
Pedro spent over two hours choosing new tackle at the shop near the harbour.
You should check all your tackle before setting out on a long sailing trip across open water.
文法句型
fishing tackle
climbing tackle
tackle shop
用法筆記
Almost always used with a preceding noun that specifies the activity: 'fishing tackle', 'climbing tackle'. It is an uncountable noun, so never 'a tackle' when referring to equipment — use 'some tackle' or 'a piece of tackle'.
常見錯誤
3. the system of ropes, cables, pulleys, and chains on a ship that supports the mas
the system of ropes, cables, pulleys, and chains on a ship that supports the masts and controls the sails
The old sailor spent the morning checking the tackle that held the main mast in place.
tackle + mast (nautical context)
Strong winds snapped ropes in the ship's tackle, and the crew repaired them before the storm hit.
Haruto learned how to maintain the tackle on a sailing vessel during his summer job on the harbour.
The museum's exhibit showed how ships' tackle was made from hemp rope in the eighteenth century.
- rigging
more common term for the rope system on a ship; 'tackle' is a subset that includes pulleys and lifting gear
文法句型
ship's tackle
deck tackle
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in nautical contexts. For most everyday situations, use 'tackle' (equipment sense) or 'rigging' instead. You will most often encounter this sense in historical fiction or sailing manuals.
4. a playing position in American football on either the offensive or defensive lin
a playing position in American football on either the offensive or defensive line, typically located between the guard and the end on offence, or on the interior of the line on defence
Cyrus has been playing offensive tackle for his college team for two seasons now.
offensive tackle (position name)
The defensive tackle broke through the line and stopped the running back for a three-yard loss.
A good left tackle must be strong enough to block and quick enough to stop fast pass rushers.
Rafael was moved from tight end to tackle after he gained fifteen kilograms of muscle during the off-season.
文法句型
offensive tackle
defensive tackle
play tackle
left tackle
right tackle
用法筆記
Exclusively used in American football. The word is typically preceded by a modifier (offensive/defensive/left/right) to specify the exact position. This sense is rare in British English and in non-American sports contexts.