| 单词 | icing |
| 释义 | icing (aɪsɪŋ ) 1. uncountable noun Icing is a sweet substance made from powdered sugar that is used to cover and decorate cakes. ...a birthday cake with yellow icing. Synonyms: frosting, glaze 2. the icing on the cake phrase If you describe something as the icing on the cake, you mean that it makes a good thing even better, but it is not essential. The third goal was the icing on the cake. Synonyms: masterstroke, accomplishment, stroke of genius, coup de grâce Idioms: the icing on the cake an extra good thing that happens and makes a situation or activity even better. In American English, you can also talk about the frosting on the cake. I was proud to be a member of the Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix team, but to drive their fantastic sports cars as well really was the icing on the cake. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: chocolate icing The chocolate sponge with chocolate icing serves 16 - that works out at around 44p per slice. The Sun Add the melted chocolate and whisk well, add the drops of milk so you have a smooth but not lumpy velvety chocolate icing. The Sun Remove the chocolate icing from the fridge and give it a stir. The Sun With three eggs and chocolate icing. Times, Sunday Times Pipe the pupils onto the eye using a chocolate icing pen. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 糖衣 Japanese: アイシング |
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