1.(notify)通知；告知
2.to tell of sth
(give an account of sth)讲述…；叙述…
He tells of the burial of Joseph of Arimathea.他讲述了亚利马太的约瑟安葬耶稣的故事。
3.to tell of sth
(indicate)有…的迹象；显示出…；显露出…
Lily gave him a look telling of her own sharpness.莉莉瞪了他一眼, 目光很犀利。
4.(have effect)见效；起作用
The pressure began to tell.开始感觉到压力了。
5.<非正式>(give away secret)泄密；说长道短
She won't tell.她不会说出去的。
6.<方>(chatter)聊天；说闲话
7.<美,非正式>(tell truth)说出实话；讲出实情