sprinkle
英 ['sprɪŋk(ə)l]
美 ['sprɪŋkl]
- n. 撒，洒；少量
- vt. 洒；微雨；散置
- vi. 洒，撒；下稀疏小雨；喷撒
助记提示
1、sperg- => sprink- + -le => sprinkle.
2. frequentative of spring.
3. spring => sprinkle.
中文词源
sprinkle 撒，洒，喷来自 PIE*spreg,播，洒，溅，词源同 spark,spread,sperm.-le,表反复。
英文词源
- sprinkle (v.)
- late 14c. (implied in sprinkled), frequentative of sprenge (see spring (v.)) or via Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sprenkel "spot, speck," from PIE root *(s)preg- "to jerk, scatter" (cognates: Latin spargere "to scatter, sprinkle"). The meaning "rain lightly" is first recorded 1778.
双语例句
- 1. Sprinkle the meat with salt and place in the pan.
- 在肉上撒上盐，然后放进平底锅。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of the cake.
- 把糖均匀地撒在蛋糕上.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. Sprinkle the avocado slices with lemon juice.
- 将柠檬汁洒在鳄梨片上.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. Sprinkle some water before you sweep.
- 先泼点儿水再扫.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 5. Place the fish on a flat surface and sprinkle the flesh with lemon juice and pepper.
- 将鱼放在案面上并在鱼肉上撒柠檬汁和胡椒粉。
来自柯林斯例句