tender

adj.纤弱的；嫩的；温柔的；疼痛的

n.（正式）提出；投标；供应船，联络船；照看者

vt.正式提出；使变脆弱；温柔地对待

adj.

1. 和善的；温柔的；亲切的；慈爱的
   kind, gentle and loving
   1. tender words
      亲切的话语
   2. What he needs now is a lot of tender loving care (= sympathetic treatment) .
      他现在需要的是充分的关心和爱护。
2. 嫩的；柔软的
   easy to bite through and cut
   1. This meat is extremely tender.
      这肉嫩得很。
3. 疼痛的；一触即痛的
   painful when you touch it
4. 易损坏的；纤弱的；脆弱的
   easily hurt or damaged
   1. tender young plants
      娇嫩的幼苗

noun

1. 投标
   a formal offer to supply goods or do work at a stated price
   1. Cleaning services have been put out to tender (= companies have been asked to make offers to supply these services) .
      清扫工作已经对外招标。
   2. a competitive tender
      具有竞争力的投标
2. （蒸汽机车的）煤水车
   a truck attached to a steam engine, carrying fuel and water
3. （在大船和口岸之间载运人或货物的）供应船，补给船，交通船
   a small boat, used for carrying people or goods between a larger boat and land

verb

1. 投标
   to make a formal offer to supply goods or do work at a stated price
   1. Local firms were invited to tender for the building contract.
      当地的公司被邀请投标承包建筑工程。
2. 提议；提供；提出
   to offer or give sth to sb
   1. He has tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister.
      他已向首相递交辞呈。

adj. 温柔的；柔软的；脆弱的；幼稚的；难对付的 n. 偿付，清偿；看管人；小船 vt. 提供，偿还；使…变嫩；使…变柔软 vi. 投标；变柔软

名词复数形式:tenders 过去分词:tendered 过去式:tendered 现在分词:tendering 第三人称单数:tenders

tender 投标，提议，建议tender 嫩的，柔软的，亲切的，和善的

tend-,延伸，伸长，词源同 tend,extend.引申词义投标，建议。来自 tend-,变细，细长的，词源同 tenuous,thin.引申词义嫩的，柔软的，后用于指亲切的，和 善的。

1. My skin was abraded and very tender.
   我擦破皮了，一碰就疼。
2. Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour
   嫩菜豆口感细腻，味道清香、淡雅。
3. This area is always tender to the touch if the intestines are not functioning properly
   如果肠功能不正常，这个部位碰一下就会感到疼痛。
4. It is a beautiful meat, very lean and tender.
   这块肉很好，又瘦又嫩。
5. Examine the painful area carefully in an effort to localize the most tender point.
   仔细检查痛处，找出最痛的地方来。
6. If the meat is marbled with fat it should be tender.
   如果是五花肉的话，应该比较嫩。
7. Steam or microwave the vegetables until tender.
   蒸或者用微波炉加热蔬菜，直至蔬菜变软。
8. We were both very tender and passionate towards one another.
   我们相亲相爱，如胶似漆。
9. He felt a sudden tender pity for her
   他突然涌起一股对她的温柔怜悯之情。
10. To reconstitute dried tomatoes, simmer in plain water until they are tender
    要泡开西红柿干，需要将其放在清水中用文火炖，直到它们变软。
11. Cook each vegetable separately until just tender
    每样蔬菜都单独烹调，煮到稍稍变软就好。
12. He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister.
    他对我妹妹满心牵挂。
13. Steam the carrots until they are just beginning to be tender
    将胡萝卜蒸至刚好变软。
14. Her voice was tender, full of pity
    她的声音很温柔，充满了怜爱。
15. Patients may not receive the tender, loving care once associated with a hospital stay.
    病人们可能享受不到以前住院时那种悉心体贴的照顾。
16. He had become attracted to the game at the tender age of seven.
    他在7岁的小小年纪就喜欢上了这项运动。
17. Cook for a minimum of 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
    至少煮两个小时，或一直煮到肉变烂为止。
18. My tummy felt very tender
    我的肚子一碰就很疼。
19. Treat any tender points by massaging.
    用按摩法治疗疼痛部位。
20. Builders will then be sent the specifications and asked to submit a tender for the work
    建筑商们将会收到说明书，并被邀请参与该项目投标。
21. Some services are now compulsorily put out to tender.
    现在，有些服务项目必须进行招标。
22. The staff are forbidden to tender for private-sector work
    工作人员不得投标承接私营部门的工作。
23. He tendered for and was awarded the contract.
    他参与竞标，并赢得了合同。
24. She quickly tendered her resignation
    她很快递交了辞呈。
25. He took his wallet from his inside coat pocket and tendered the permit.
    他从外套内兜里掏出钱包，出示了许可证。
26. This stir-fried meat is very tender.
    这肉炒得很嫩。
27. These eggs boiled too tender.
    这些鸡蛋煮得太嫩了。
28. These cars are to be procured through open tender.
    这些汽车要用公开招标的办法购买。
29. The beef is very tender.
    牛肉烧得很烂。
30. As spring approaches, the trees begin to send forth tender buds.
    春天一近，树上长出了嫩叶。