towel
Произношение: [ˈtaʊəl]
Слово
Контекст: «everyday objects»
(noun) a piece of cloth used to dry your body or to clean things. After you wash your hands, you use a towel to get them dry.
Пример
I used a soft towel to dry my hair after the shower.
Пример
I couldn't find a towel, so I had to air dry my hands.
Пример
Can you pass me a towel after I wash my face?
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) a cloth used to wipe sweat from your face while exercising. Athletes often keep a towel handy to stay dry during their workouts.
Пример
She carried a towel to the gym to wipe her face while lifting weights.
Пример
He forgot his towel at home and was uncomfortable while running.
Пример
Do you have a towel that I can borrow for my workout?
Контекст: «sports»
(verb) to give up a match or game by throwing in a towel, which shows that you don't want to continue. It's like saying you accept that you can't win.
Пример
After struggling for hours, he decided to towel and accept his loss.
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She never towels, even when the game gets really tough.
Пример
How do you know when it's time to towel during a game?
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