tip

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: заострённый или закруглённый конец чего-либо; небольшой совет; или сумма денег, даваемая в качестве чаевых за услугу.

A noun with multiple meanings: the pointed or rounded end of something; a small piece of advice; or a sum of money given as a gratuity for a service.

1. Pointed endA1formal

   The pointed or rounded end of something, such as a finger, pencil, or knife.

   Кончик

   • He cut his finger on the tip of the knife.
   • The tip of the pencil is very sharp.
   • She touched the tip of her nose.

   Синонимыapexendextremitynibpeakpoint

   Антонимыbasebuttroot

2. GratuityA2formal

   A small amount of money given to someone for a service, such as a waiter or taxi driver.

   Чаевые

   • He left a generous tip for the waiter.
   • The service charge includes a 10% tip.
   • She gave the taxi driver a tip for his help.

   Синонимыbaksheeshgratuitypourboirereward

3. Advice or suggestionA2informal

   A useful piece of advice or a helpful suggestion.

   Совет

   • Here's a tip: always check your spelling before submitting.
   • She gave me some great tips on how to save money.
   • The travel guide offers tips for visiting the city.

   Синонимыadvicecluecueguidelinehintpointerrecommendationsuggestion

4. Garbage dumpB1informalbritish

   A place where waste or rubbish is deposited.

   Свалка

   • They took the old furniture to the tip.
   • The council operates a recycling tip on weekends.
   • He threw the broken chair in the tip.

   Синонимыdumplandfillrubbish dump

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по даче небольшой суммы денег в качестве чаевых за услугу, или для того, чтобы наклонить или опрокинуть что-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a small amount of money as a gratuity for a service, or to cause something to tilt or lean.

1. Give a gratuityA2informal

   To give someone a small amount of money as a reward for a service.

   Дать чаевые

   • She tipped the waiter 15% of the bill.
   • He always tips generously at restaurants.
   • Don't forget to tip the taxi driver.

   Синонимыgratifyreward

2. Tilt or leanB1formal

   To cause something to lean or slant to one side.

   Наклонять

   • He tipped the chair back to relax.
   • The wind tipped the umbrella sideways.
   • She tipped the bottle to pour the last drop.

   Синонимыanglecantcareeninclineleanlistslanttilt

   Антонимыbalancelevelstraighten

3. Provide a hint or adviceB1informal

   To give someone a piece of useful information or advice.

   Подсказать

   • He tipped me off about the job opening.
   • She tipped the journalist about the upcoming announcement.
   • Can you tip me on how to solve this puzzle?

   Синонимыadvisealertcounselhintrecommendsuggestwarn

Фразовые вариантыtip offtip over