Tail的英文释义Noun 1. the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

2. the time of the last part of something;

the fag end of this crisis-ridden centurythe tail of the storm3. any projection that resembles the tail of an animal

4. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on;

he deserves a good kick in the buttare you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?5. a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

6. (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head

7. the rear part of an aircraft

8. the rear part of a ship

Verb 1. go after with the intent to catch;

The policeman chased the mugger down the alleythe dog chased the rabbit2. remove or shorten the tail of an animal

3. remove the stalk of fruits or berries