tactically

/ˈtæktɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈæktɪkəli] /ˈtæktɪkli/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈæktɪkəli] /-aktə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce tactically (audio) -tēk-,  -li/ (ame, mw)

tactically — adverb

1. using a carefully chosen short-term move to improve your position or help you re

1.副詞C1
釋義

using a carefully chosen short-term move to improve your position or help you reach a goal in the situation you are facing

例句

Noor tactically delayed the vote until more supporters reached city hall.

tactically + delayed for advantage

Arjun tactically cut prices for one week before the holiday sale.

tactically + cut prices

同義詞
  • shrewdly

    stresses sharp practical judgment, but not always a planned sequence of moves

  • cleverly

    broader and less tied to gaining an advantage in a specific situation

  • strategically

    usually refers to the wider long-term plan, while tactically focuses on the immediate move

  • deliberately

    shows intention, but does not by itself suggest competitive planning

反義詞
  • impulsively

    acting suddenly without planning the next step

  • blindly

    acting without judging the situation well

文法句型

tactically + verb

tactically, + clause

用法筆記

Often used for a move that fits the immediate situation, especially in politics, business, or sport. Distinguish it from strategically, which usually points to the larger long-term plan rather than the next useful step.

常見錯誤

❌She tactically washed the dishes before dinner.
✅She tactically asked the easiest question first.
💡'tactically' needs a calculated move for advantage, not an ordinary routine action.

2. in a way connected with how soldiers, equipment, or movement are arranged during

2.副詞C1
釋義

in a way connected with how soldiers, equipment, or movement are arranged during a battle or military operation

例句

The commander tactically placed artillery behind the ridge before sunrise.

battlefield positioning of weapons

Haruto tactically withdrew his unit to the bridge and waited for backup.

tactical withdrawal to hold ground

同義詞
  • militarily

    broader term for warfare matters; tactically narrows the focus to immediate battlefield action

  • operationally

    often used for campaign planning and coordination; tactically stays closer to direct combat moves

反義詞
  • recklessly

    acting in combat without careful positioning or control

文法句型

tactically + military verb

用法筆記

Used in reports or discussion of armed conflict, training, and battlefield deployment. Unlike sense 1, this sense is specifically tied to military action rather than business, politics, or everyday competition.