| 词汇 | tap for |
| 释义 | Phr V tap for taps, tapping, tapped tap sb for sth informal to get money from someoneI might be able to tap my father for a loan. American informal to choose someone to do an important jobusually passiveHe's been tapped for a top management job by his company. tap sb for sth informal to persuade someone to give you money or information: Raoul's been here again this afternoon, trying to tap Gerard for a loan. Back in my apartment, I re-read the article and considered who I could tap for more information. tap (one) for (something)To select someone for some particular opportunity, especially to take up a specific role, position, or purpose. Often used in passive constructions. The decorated general has been tapped by the president for the position of Secretary of State. I can't believe the boss tapped me for the big promotion! tap forv. To select someone for something, such as an appointment to an office: The mayor tapped his top aide for the position of communications director. |
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