LEARNit Dictionary
tide
noun
/taɪd/
UK
/taɪd/
US
C1+
1
C1+
a regular rise and fall in the level of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun; the flow of water that happens as the sea rises and falls
جزر و مد, کشند
see also
flood tide
,
high tide
,
low tide
,
neap tide
,
rip tide
,
spring tide
2
C1+
the direction in which the opinion of a large number of people seems to be moving
روند عمومی, جریان فکری, جو, روند
It takes courage to speak out against the tide of opinion.
There is a growing tide of opposition to the idea.
a tide of optimism
3
C1+
a large amount of something unpleasant that is increasing and is difficult to control
هجوم, موج بزرگ, سیلاب
There is anxiety about the
rising tide
of crime.
Measures have been taken to
stem the tide
of pornography
.
4
a feeling that you suddenly have that gets stronger and stronger
احساس قوی, موج احساسات, سیلاب احساسات, حس ناگهانی
A tide of rage surged through her.
They were carried along on a tide of euphoria.
5
a time or season of the year
زمان, وقت, دوره, فصل, موسم
Christmastide