v. 告诉,讲述;泄露,吐露;辨别,区别
来源于史前日耳曼语talo(口传信息)。
同源词:tale, talk
例:I’ll get even with you if you ever tell on me. 如果你敢告我的密,我将要报复你。He can’t tell red from green. 他分不出红色和绿色。 to tell a lie 撒谎 to tell the truth 说真话