tackle

• Существительное, обозначающее оборудование или снаряжение для определённого вида деятельности, или в спорте — действие, направленное на остановку или сбивание соперника.

A noun referring to equipment or gear used for a specific activity, or in sports, an act of attempting to stop or bring down an opponent.

1. Equipment for fishingB1formal

   The gear and equipment used for fishing, such as rods, lines, hooks, and reels.

   Снаряжение для рыбалки

   • He packed his fishing tackle for the weekend trip.
   • The store sells a wide range of fishing tackle.
   • She bought new tackle to replace her old rod.

   Синонимыapparatusequipmentgearkitoutfitparaphernaliarig

2. Sports maneuverB1formal

   An act of attempting to take the ball from an opponent or bring them to the ground in sports like football or rugby.

   Подкат

   • The defender made a clean tackle to win the ball.
   • His tackle was too aggressive and resulted in a penalty.
   • She executed a perfect tackle during the rugby match.

   Синонимыchallenge

3. Mechanical systemB2formal

   A system of ropes and pulleys used for lifting heavy objects.

   Такелаж

   • The workers used a block and tackle to lift the steel beam.
   • The ship's tackle was essential for hoisting the sails.
   • They rigged a tackle to move the heavy machinery.

   Синонимыblock and tacklehoistrigging

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения попытки решить проблему или задачу, или физического столкновения с кем-либо в спорте.

A verb used to indicate the act of attempting to deal with a problem or task, or to confront someone physically in sports.

1. Attempt to solve a problemB2formal

   To make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or task.

   Решать проблему

   • The government must tackle the issue of unemployment.
   • She tackled the complex math problem with confidence.
   • We need to tackle the root causes of the crisis.

   Синонимыaddressapproachattend toconfrontfighttake onundertake

2. Physical confrontation in sportsB1formal

   To try to take the ball from an opponent or stop them by force, especially in football, rugby, or hockey.

   Отбирать мяч

   • The defender tackled the striker just outside the penalty area.
   • He was penalized for tackling too aggressively.
   • She tackled the opponent and won the ball cleanly.

   Синонимыbring downchallengetake down

3. Confront or challenge someoneB2informal

   To confront someone directly about an issue or problem.

   Сделать выговор

   • I decided to tackle my boss about the unfair workload.
   • She tackled him about his rude behavior.
   • They tackled the politician on his broken promises.

   Синонимыaccostaddressapproachchallengeconfrontfacetake on

   Антонимыavoiddodgeevadeignoresidestep