Tender【adj.】
1. easy to cut or chew; not tough嫩的,柔软的
The steak was tender and juicy.
这块牛排又嫩又多汁。
Cook the meat until it is tender.
把肉煮到变嫩为止。
2. showing gentleness, kindness, and affection温柔的,体贴的
She gave him a tender smile.
她给了他一个温柔的微笑。
He spoke in a tender voice.
他用温柔的声音说话。
3. sensitive to pain or touch; sore疼痛的,一触即痛的
My bruise is still tender.
我的淤青还在疼。
The area around the wound is very tender.
伤口周围的区域非常疼痛。
4. young and vulnerable年幼的,脆弱的
She was still of tender age when her parents died.
她父母去世时,她还年幼。
Tender【v.】
1. to offer or present something formally正式提出,提供
He tendered his resignation to the board.
他向董事会提交了辞呈。
The company tendered a bid for the construction project.
该公司为这个建设项目提交了投标书。
Tender【n.】
a formal offer to supply goods or do work at a stated price投标
The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
该公司提交了该建设项目的投标书。

