vt., vi.-led, -ling1. 解决，处理（问题）He tackled the problem.他解决了这个问题。
The question set by the teacher was so difficult that the pupils did not know how to tackle it.老师提的问题是那样难，以致于学生们不知道怎么解决。
2. 抓住，揪住；擒抱The policeman tackled the thief.警察抓住了小偷。
He tackled his opponent.他抱住并绊倒了对方。