tongue

• 指口腔内用于味觉、吞咽和发音的肌肉器官；也指语言或说话方式、腔调。

A noun referring to the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking, or by extension, a language or manner of speaking.

1. Body partA1formal

   The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

   舌头

   • He burned his tongue on the hot soup.
   • The doctor asked her to stick out her tongue.
   • Cats use their tongues to clean themselves.

   同义词glossalingua

2. LanguageB1formal

   A system of communication used by a particular country or community.

   语言

   • English is her mother tongue.
   • He speaks several tongues fluently.
   • The ancient tongue is no longer spoken.

   同义词dialectidiomlanguageparlancespeechvernacular

3. Flap or stripB2formal

   A strip of leather or material under the laces of a shoe.

   鞋舌

   • The tongue of his shoe was sticking out.
   • She tucked the tongue back under the laces.
   • The shoe's tongue is padded for comfort.

4. Slang: Mouth or speechB2informal

   Used informally to refer to someone's way of speaking or their mouth.

   嘴；口舌

   • Watch your tongue around the guests.
   • She has a sharp tongue when she's angry.
   • He bit his tongue to avoid saying something rude.

   同义词gobmouthspeechtalktraputterance

• 动词，指用舌头动作，如发出声音、 articulating speech（发音说话）或 manipulate 口中之物。

A verb used to indicate the act of using the tongue to produce sound, articulate speech, or manipulate something in the mouth.

1. To lick or touch with the tongueB2informal

   To use the tongue to touch or lick something, often in a gentle or exploratory manner.

   舔

   • The cat tongued the milk from the bowl.
   • He tongued the ice cream cone carefully.
   • She tongued the envelope to seal it.

   同义词laplicktaste

2. To articulate or pronounceC1formal

   To produce a sound or note by using the tongue, especially in playing a wind instrument.

   用舌发音

   • The musician tongued each note precisely.
   • He tongued the flute to create a staccato effect.
   • She practiced tonguing techniques for the trumpet.

   同义词articulateenunciatepronouncesoundutter