tap * up +
私下或違法接觸職業足球隊員來遊說他們跳槽
He was being tapped up by Real Madrid. (皇家馬德里隊正私下遊說他跳槽)
taper off
逐漸變小；逐步減弱
His voice tapered off as Jeff realized everyone was listening. (當傑夫意識到大家都在聽時，他的聲音就越來越小了)
Sales have gradually tapered off. (銷售額逐漸下滑)
tense up
(使) (身體或肌肉) 繃緊；(使) 變得僵直
Just relax, don’t tense up. (放鬆點，身體別繃緊)
I could feel myself tense up as the teacher touched my neck. (當老師摸我脖子時，我能感覺到自己的身體繃緊了)
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