舌头的英语是tongue，其英式读音为[tʌŋ]，美式读音为[tʌŋ]。tongue可作名词和动词两种词性，作为名词时，中文含义除了“舌头”、“舌”之外，还有“口条”、“语言”等含义；作为动词时，中文翻译为“吹奏”、“舔”。
tongue的基本含义及用法介绍
1、作为名词时，意为舌;舌头;口条;语言。
例句：He clicked his tongue to attract their attention.
他咂嘴发出啧啧声以吸引他们的注意。
It's very rude to stick your tongue out at people.
向别人吐舌头是非常不礼貌的。
None of the tribes speak the same tongue.
这些部落所说的语言都不相同。
I tried speaking to her in her native tongue.
我试着用她的本族语和她说话。
He has a sharp tongue.
他说话尖酸刻薄。
The French feel passionately about their native tongue.
法国人对他们的母语非常热爱。
I'll thank you to keep a civil tongue in your head.
请你说话讲究礼貌。
2、作为动词时，意为吹奏(管乐器);舔。
例句：She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak.
她用舌头舔了一下干裂的嘴唇，试图要说话。
