tack /tæk/ I. n. [c]1.平头钉:a thumb tack图钉;a tack rivet 定位铆钉 2.(帆船等的)航向:The capital ordered a change of tack.船长命令改变航向。3.行动步骤;方针:be on the wrong(right)tack方针错误(正确);try another tack改变方针 ‖II. vt. & vi.1. 钉住:tack a notice on a bulletin 把通知钉在布告板上 2. 抢风转变航向;突然改变行动:tack about抢风转向;tack with the wind 顺风转向