1 sprinkle /ˈsprɪŋkəl/ verb sprinkles; sprinkled; sprinkling
sprinkles; sprinkled; sprinkling
Learner's definition of SPRINKLE
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a : to drop or spread small pieces or amounts of something over something洒;撒 -
He sprinkled water on the plants.他在植物上洒了些水。
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I sprinkled grass seed over the soil.我在这片地里撒上了草籽。
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She sprinkled grated cheese on the pasta. = She sprinkled the pasta with grated cheese.她将擦碎的干酪撒在意大利面上。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 b : to put small drops of liquid on (someone or something)喷湿 2
[no object] US : to rain lightly下小雨 2 sprinkle /ˈsprɪŋkəl/ noun
2 sprinkle
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
noun
Learner's definition of SPRINKLE
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[singular] : a light rain小雨 2
[singular] : a small amount that is sprinkled on something少量,一点(指撒在某处的某物) —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 3
sprinkles [plural] US : tiny candies that are put on top of a sweet food (such as ice cream)(冰激凌等甜点上撒的)糖粉,糖屑