tackle

• 名词，指从事某项活动所需的装备或器材；在体育运动中指阻截或擒抱对手的动作。

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.

   钓鱼装备

   • 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.

   同义词apparatusequipmentgearkitoutfitparaphernaliarig

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.

   抢截

   • 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.

   同义词challenge

3. Mechanical systemB2formal

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

   滑车组

   • 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.

   同义词block and tacklehoistrigging

• 动词，指尝试解决某个问题或任务，也指在体育运动中与对手进行身体对抗、抢截或阻截。

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.

   解决问题

   • 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.

   同义词addressapproachattend 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.

   抢断

   • 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.

   同义词bring downchallengetake down

3. Confront or challenge someoneB2informal

   To confront someone directly about an issue or problem.

   当面质问

   • 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.

   同义词accostaddressapproachchallengeconfrontfacetake on

   反义词avoiddodgeevadeignoresidestep