[countable]

1. a small piece of advice about sth practical or about what is likely to happen
   指点；实用的提示；小贴士◆Can you give me any tips for dealing with a customer who won't pay?
   你能教我如何应对不付款的顾客吗？◆The book offers some tips on writing a good business plan.
   这本书介绍了一些撰写优秀商业计划的提示。◆investment/share tips for 2006 (= the ones that are likely to do well)
   2006 年投资／股票秘诀⨁to give (sb) / offer (sb) / pass on tips
   给（某人）／提供（某人）／传授秘诀 ⨁ to get / pick up / take / use tips
   得到／获得／接受／使用建议 ⨁ good / helpful / money-saving / practical tips
   好的／有用的／省钱的／实用的窍门

●the tip of the ˈicebergonly a small part of a much larger problem
（问题的）冰山一角◆The fraud cases that are discovered are only the tip of the iceberg.
被发现的诈骗案件只是冰山一角。