noun🔗Share磨,磨快,磨砺 The act of whetting something."The whet of the chef's knife on the steel was a familiar sound in the kitchen, signaling the start of dinner preparation. "厨师在磨刀棒上磨刀的声音是厨房里熟悉的旋律,预示着晚餐准备工作的开始。actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share开胃品,佐餐小吃. That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer."The delicious cheese and crackers served before dinner were a fine whet for our appetites. "晚餐前的美味奶酪和饼干真是极好的开胃小吃,让我们更有食欲了。foodentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share磨, 磨砺. To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone."Before the final exam, Sarah whetted her pencil to a sharp point. "期末考试前,萨拉用卷笔刀把铅笔磨尖了。actionutensiltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share激发,刺激,引起。 To stimulate or make more keen."The smell of freshly baked bread whet my appetite. "新鲜面包的香味刺激了我的食欲。mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share梳理,打扮。 To preen."Before the school play, the young actors whetted their costumes, adjusting the fabric and making sure everything looked just right. "学校的戏剧表演前,小演员们梳理打扮他们的戏服,调整衣料,确保一切看起来恰到好处。appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading