verb🔗Share磨， 擦， 砥砺 To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone."The chef was whetting his knife on a steel rod to ensure a clean cut for the vegetables. "厨师正在用钢棒磨他的刀，以确保蔬菜切口干净利落。actionutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share刺激, 激发 To stimulate or make more keen."The challenging math problems were whetting my appetite for learning more advanced concepts. "这些有挑战性的数学题正刺激着我学习更深奥概念的欲望。mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share梳理，打扮。 To preen."The bird was whetting its feathers on the branch, preparing for flight. "那只鸟在树枝上梳理羽毛，打扮自己，准备起飞。appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share磨砺, 磨快 The process by which something is whetted."The chef oversaw the whetting of all the knives, ensuring each blade was razor sharp before service. "厨师监督了所有刀具的磨砺过程，确保每把刀在开始上菜前都锋利无比。processChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
