tell

• 考古学上指由古代聚落反复重建和堆积形成的土丘或土墩，常见于中东地区。

A noun referring to a mound or hill formed by the accumulated remains of ancient settlements, often found in the Middle East.

1. Distinctive featureB2informal

   A characteristic or quality that reveals or indicates something about a person or thing.

   特征

   • His accent is a tell that he's from the South.
   • The hesitation in her voice was a tell of nervousness.
   • Poker players watch for tells to predict opponents' hands.

   同义词cluegiveawayhintindicatormarkersignsignaltelltale

• 用于向某人传达信息、事实或故事的动词。

A verb used to communicate information, facts, or stories to someone.

不规则动词

1. Inform or CommunicateA1formal

   To give information to someone; to let someone know something.

   告诉

   • She told me the news yesterday.
   • Please tell him to call me back.
   • He told the story to the children.

   同义词acquaintadviseapprisebriefcommunicateenlighteninformnotifyreport

2. Distinguish or RecognizeB1formal

   To be able to see or understand the difference between two things.

   分辨

   • I can't tell the difference between these two wines.
   • Can you tell who is lying?
   • She could tell that he was upset.

   同义词differentiatediscerndiscriminatedistinguishidentifymake outrecognize

   反义词confusemisidentifymistake

3. A2informal

   To give an order or instruction to someone.

   吩咐

   • Tell him to stop making noise.
   • My mother told me to clean my room.
   • The teacher told the students to be quiet.

   同义词bidchargecommanddirectenjoininstructorder

短语动词变体tell offtell on