taps
Aussprache: [tæps]
Kontext: „sound“
(noun) a light knock or hit that makes a sound, like when you tap your fingers on a table or you hear someone tapping at a door.
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I heard the gentle taps of rain on the roof.
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There were no taps at all during the quiet evening.
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Did you hear the taps coming from outside the window?
Kontext: „action“
(verb) to hit something lightly or touch it quickly, like when you tap someone on the shoulder to get their attention.
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She taps her pencil on the desk when she feels bored.
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He didn’t tap the screen; instead, he pressed too hard.
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Can you tap the button to turn on the light?
Kontext: „faucet“
(noun) a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe, usually found in kitchens and bathrooms.
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I turned on the taps to fill the bathtub.
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The taps in the kitchen are broken and won’t work.
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Are the taps in your house easy to use?
Kontext: „utilization“
(verb) to use something, like tapping into a resource or a service, such as information or skills.
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They tap into their creativity to solve problems.
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She didn't tap into her knowledge on the subject during the presentation.
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How can we tap into our community resources for help?