| 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. |