英语词组be on the tip of one's tongue是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

be on the tip of (one's) tongue

To be close to being remembered, as if one is nearly about to say the thing trying to be recalled. Her name is on the tip of my tongue. Just give me a minute, I'll remember it.

be on the tip of your tongue

1 be almost but not quite able to bring a particular word or name to mind. 2 be about to utter a comment or question but then think better of it.

1977 Bernard MacLaverty Between Two Shores It was on the tip of his tongue to ask her but he didn't have the courage.

be on the tip of your ˈtongue

used when you are speaking and cannot remember a word, name, etc. but feel that you will remember it very soon: What’s her name? You know, that tall Italian girl...it’s on the tip of my tongue...Claudia, that’s it!

词组	be on the tip of one's tongue
释义	(redirected from be on the tip of one's tongue) be on the tip of (one's) tongue To be close to being remembered, as if one is nearly about to say the thing trying to be recalled. Her name is on the tip of my tongue. Just give me a minute, I'll remember it. be on the tip of your tongue 1 be almost but not quite able to bring a particular word or name to mind. 2 be about to utter a comment or question but then think better of it. 1977 Bernard MacLaverty Between Two Shores It was on the tip of his tongue to ask her but he didn't have the courage. be on the tip of your ˈtongue used when you are speaking and cannot remember a word, name, etc. but feel that you will remember it very soon: What’s her name? You know, that tall Italian girl...it’s on the tip of my tongue...Claudia, that’s it!
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