tackle
/ˈtækl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtækl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈta-kəl nautical often ˈtā-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtæk.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtæk.əl/ (ame, ipa)
tackle — 動詞
1. to set about solving a problem, improving a difficult situation, or finishing a
處理；應對
努力解決困難問題
to set about solving a problem, improving a difficult situation, or finishing a big task with energy and determination
The city council voted to tackle homelessness by funding new shelters across the district.
市議會投票決定透過在各地區興建收容所來處理遊民問題。
tackle + [social problem]
Gita tackled the mountain of paperwork before the Friday deadline.
Gita 在週五截止日前處理完堆積如山的文書工作。
tackle + [large task]
It took the team three months to tackle every bug in the software.
團隊花了三個月時間處理軟體中的所有錯誤。
Andrés decided to tackle the issue of low pay during the staff meeting.
Andrés 決定在員工會議上處理薪資過低的問題。
文法句型
tackle + [problem/issue/task]
用法筆記
Frequently used with social or organisational problems as the object (homelessness, unemployment, corruption, debt). Also common with tasks that feel large or unpleasant (the laundry, the cleaning, a pile of work).
常見錯誤
2. to go after a player from the other team in a sport, aiming to get the ball away
攔截；擒抱
在運動中阻擋對方球員
to go after a player from the other team in a sport, aiming to get the ball away from them or, in rugby and American football, to hold them and bring them to the ground
The defender lunged forward and tackled the winger just before he could shoot.
後衛向前衝刺，在邊鋒起腳射門前攔截了他。
tackle + [player] in soccer
Chidi tackled the running back hard, stopping him short of the end zone.
Chidi 用力擒抱跑衛，阻止他抵達達陣區。
In rugby, you must tackle below the shoulders to avoid a penalty.
在橄欖球中，你必須在肩膀以下進行擒抱，以避免犯規。
Takeshi practised his tackling technique every afternoon on the training field.
Takeshi 每天下午都在訓練場上練習他的擒抱技巧。
- challenge
broader; can mean competing for the ball without physical contact
- bring down
focuses on the result of forcing the player to the ground
- sack
specific to American football: tackling the quarterback behind the line
文法句型
tackle + [player]
用法筆記
In football (soccer), 'tackle' refers mainly to taking the ball; contact with the player is limited. In rugby and American football, 'tackle' means bringing the player to the ground. Distinguish from noun/1 (the act itself) — the verb describes the action, the noun describes the event.
常見錯誤
tackle — 名詞
1. the act of trying to stop an opponent by taking the ball from them or by grabbin
攔截動作
運動中的阻擋動作
the act of trying to stop an opponent by taking the ball from them or by grabbing them and forcing them to the ground
The referee showed a yellow card for a late tackle from behind.
裁判因為一個從後方的遲來攔截而出示黃牌。
football foul: 'late tackle'
Kevin's tackle at the goal line saved the match for his team.
Kevin 在球門線上的攔截為球隊保住了勝利。
That was a clean tackle — the defender got the ball without touching the player's leg.
那是個乾淨的攔截——後衛碰到了球，完全沒碰到球員的腿。
The striker went down after a hard tackle near the penalty area.
前鋒在禁區附近被一次猛烈的攔截鏟倒。
文法句型
a + tackle
make a tackle
常見錯誤
2. a player in American football who lines up near the centre of the offensive or d
絆鋒
美式足球中線上的位置
a player in American football who lines up near the centre of the offensive or defensive line and is responsible for blocking opponents or breaking through the line
The defensive tackle broke through the line and sacked the quarterback for an eight-yard loss.
防守絆鋒突破了防線，擒殺了四分衛，損失了八碼。
defensive tackle role
Aaron has been playing left tackle for the university team since his sophomore year.
Aaron 從大二開始就一直擔任大學球隊的左絆鋒。
The team signed a veteran offensive tackle to protect their new quarterback.
球隊簽下了一名資深進攻絆鋒來保護他們的新四分衛。
Zayd got past the defensive tackle and scored the winning touchdown.
Zayd 突破了防守絆鋒，達陣得分。
文法句型
defensive tackle
offensive tackle
left/right tackle
用法筆記
Only used in American football and Canadian football. The position is divided into offensive and defensive roles. The left tackle is usually considered the most important pass-blocking position for a right-handed quarterback.
3. the tools and gear you use when doing something, especially fishing
用具；裝備
從事某活動所需的工具
the tools and gear you use when doing something, especially fishing
Pim packed his fishing tackle into the car before driving to the lake.
Pim 在開車去湖邊之前把釣魚用具裝進了車裡。
fishing tackle — most common use
The shop near the harbour rents out all the diving tackle you could need.
港口附近的那家店出租你可能需要的所有潛水裝備。
The old fishing tackle had been sitting untouched in the shed for over a decade.
那些舊釣魚用具放在棚子裡已經超過十年沒人碰過。
Asher bought new fishing tackle at the market before the summer trip.
Asher 在夏季旅行前在市場買了新的釣魚用具。
文法句型
[activity] + tackle
用法筆記
Almost always used with a preceding noun that specifies the activity: 'fishing tackle' is by far the most common. Not used for general sports equipment (use 'gear' or 'kit' instead).
常見錯誤
4. a slang term for a man's sexual organs, used in informal, often immature or crud
男性生殖器
俚語，指男性生殖器官
a slang term for a man's sexual organs, used in informal, often immature or crude contexts
The boys snickered and made childish jokes about their tackle.
那群男生竊笑著，拿自己的生殖器開幼稚的玩笑。
immature slang context
Beatrix rolled her eyes when the conversation turned to crude comments about men's tackle.
當話題轉到對男性生殖器的粗俗評論時，Beatrix 翻了個白眼。
The comedian told crude jokes about his tackle, and the audience groaned.
那位喜劇演員講了關於他生殖器的粗俗笑話，觀眾紛紛發出噓聲。
His mates teased him after the rugby match about the size of his tackle.
他的哥兒們在橄欖球賽後開他生殖器大小的玩笑。
用法筆記
Very informal and potentially offensive. Not appropriate in polite conversation, formal writing, or professional settings. Learners should recognise this meaning but avoid using it.