tender

• Описывает что-то мягкое, нежное или легко повреждаемое; также может относиться к еде, которую легко резать или жевать.

Describes something that is soft, gentle, or easily damaged; can also refer to food that is easy to cut or chew.

1. A2formal

   Describes food, especially meat, that is soft and easy to cut or chew.

   Мягкий и легко режущийся или пережёвываемый

   • The steak was so tender it melted in my mouth.
   • She cooked the chicken until it was tender.
   • The vegetables were tender and perfectly seasoned.

   Synonymschewablesofttenderizedyielding

   Antonymshardtough

2. Gentle and caringB1formal

   Showing kindness, love, or affection in a gentle way.

   Нежный

   • He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
   • She spoke to the child in a tender voice.
   • His tender care for his elderly mother was admirable.

   Synonymsaffectionatecaringcompassionateconsiderategentlekindlovingsoftsympatheticwarm

   Antonymscallouscoldcruelhardharshunkind

3. Painful or soreB1formal

   Feeling pain or discomfort when touched.

   Болезненный

   • My shoulder is still tender after the injury.
   • The bruise is tender to the touch.
   • Her muscles were tender after the intense workout.

   Synonymshurtinginflamedpainfulrawsensitivesore

4. Young and vulnerableB2formal

   Used to describe someone or something that is young, inexperienced, or easily hurt.

   Нежный и уязвимый

   • He left home at the tender age of sixteen.
   • The tender shoots of the plant need protection from frost.
   • She has a tender heart and is easily moved by sad stories.

   Synonymsdelicatefrailimmatureinexperiencedvulnerableyoungyouthful

   Antonymsexperiencedhardymaturetough

• Существительное, обозначающее официальное предложение или заявку, особенно в деловом или юридическом контексте, или транспортное средство, используемое для перевозки товаров или припасов.

A noun referring to a formal offer or bid, especially in business or legal contexts, or a vehicle used for carrying goods or supplies.

1. B2formal

   A formal offer to do something, especially in business or law.

   Тендер

   • The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
   • Several firms are competing for the government tender.
   • The tender was accepted by the board of directors.

   Synonymsbidofferproposalquotationsubmission

2. Money or paymentB2formal

   Money that is offered as payment, especially legal tender.

   Платёжное средство

   • The shop only accepts legal tender for purchases.
   • He paid in cash, which is considered legal tender.
   • The banknote is no longer valid tender.

   Synonymscashcurrencylegal tendermoneypayment

3. Railroad vehicleC1formalbritish

   A vehicle attached to a steam locomotive that carries fuel and water.

   Тендер

   • The steam locomotive's tender was filled with coal.
   • The tender carried enough water for the long journey.
   • The engineer checked the tender before departure.

• Глагол, используемый для официального предложения или представления чего-либо, например, заявки, предложения, платежа или заявления об уходе.

A verb used to formally offer or present something, such as a bid, proposal, payment, or resignation.

1. Offer formallyB2formal

   To formally offer something, such as a resignation, bid, or payment.

   Предлагать официально

   • She tendered her resignation to the board of directors.
   • The company tendered a bid for the construction project.
   • He tendered his apologies for the delay.

   Synonymsextendofferpresentprofferput forwardsubmit

   Antonymsrescindretractrevokewithdraw

2. Present for acceptanceB2formal

   To present something for acceptance or consideration.

   Представить

   • The contractor tendered the proposal to the committee.
   • They tendered the payment in cash.
   • He tendered his services to the charity organization.

   Synonymsextendgiveofferpresentprofferproposesubmitvolunteer

   Antonymsrescindretractwithdraw