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单词 splash
释义
splash1 verbsplash2 noun
splashsplash1 /splæʃ/ ●●● W3 verb Word Origin
WORD ORIGINsplash1
Origin:
1700-1800 plash ‘to splash’ (16-19 centuries), perhaps from Dutch plassen
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
splash
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theysplash
he, she, itsplashes
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theysplashed
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave splashed
he, she, ithas splashed
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad splashed
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill splash
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have splashed
Continuous Form
PresentIam splashing
he, she, itis splashing
you, we, theyare splashing
PastI, he, she, itwas splashing
you, we, theywere splashing
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been splashing
he, she, ithas been splashing
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been splashing
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be splashing
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been splashing
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • A motorcycle sped past, splashing all the spectators with mud.
  • He knocked over her cup and splashed coffee all over her new dress.
  • Maggie watched the children splash around in the pool.
  • The kids were playing around in the pool, splashing each other.
  • The waterfall cascaded over the rocks and splashed into a pool at the bottom.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Behind it the last bear splashed through the water.
  • It was splashed all over the shops!
  • McMurphy stopped splashing around like he had been.
  • Men were floundering about, splashing, yelling and cursing, whilst horses were dragged screaming to their deaths by the guns.
  • Then I splashed out and got my first Alembic - cost me £890 in 1980, serious cash.
  • They were splashed with blood from Parker's eye.
  • Water poured through the guttering and splashed noisily from the eaves.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
to make a liquid or other substance flow out of or into a container by holding it at an angle: · Jessica was pouring more wine into her glass.· He poured me a drink.· Raj poured some water from the jug.
to pour a liquid onto food in small drops or in a small stream – often used in cooking instructions: · Drizzle a little olive oil onto the bread.· Drizzle the lemon juice over the cake.
to pour something out of a container by turning it upside down: · He tipped the cup of milk into the pan.· She weighed out the flour and tipped it into the bowl.
to accidentally make a liquid or other substance come out of a container: · Someone had spilled coffee all over the carpet.· The tanker was leaking, and spilled oil into the sea.
to pour a liquid quickly in an irregular stream: · Tony hurriedly splashed some cream in his coffee.· Someone had splashed petrol over the steps and set light to them.· She splashed some perfume onto her wrists.
to pour liquid from one container into another container – a rather formal use: · Rachel decanted the shampoo into small bottles for travelling.· He often decanted cheap whisky into bottles of more expensive brands.·
to put water or another liquid onto something to make it wet. In spoken English, people will often use get something wet rather than wet: · He wet the washcloth and washed Tom’s face.
to make someone or something wet by making a lot of small drops of water fall onto them: · The kids were playing around in the pool, splashing each other.· I accidentally splashed soup onto my shirt.
to put something in water for a long time or to make something very wet – use this especially when something is put into water or the water comes up from underneath to make it wet: · Soak the beans overnight before cooking.· The rain had come in through the bottom of our tent and completely soaked our clothes.
to make someone or something extremely wet with a large amount of water – use this especially when water is poured or falls on something: · He drenched us all with the hose.· Her shirt was drenched in sweat.
formal to completely cover or fill something with liquid, so that it is wet all the way through: · Heavy rains had saturated the ground.
to cover an area of land with a large amount of water: · Farmers flood the fields in order to grow rice.
to make something slightly wet by putting a small amount of water or another liquid on it, especially to stop it from getting too dry: · Add just enough water to moisten the cake mixture.· Tom paused and moistened his lips.
to make something slightly wet by putting a little water on it: · Rain came in through the window, dampening the curtains.
Longman Language Activatorto buy something
to pay money for something so that you can own it: · I bought a new dress today at Macy's.· John makes his living buying and selling used cars.· The painting was bought by a museum in New York.buy somebody something: · Keith was going to buy me a ring, but now he says he wants to buy me a watch instead.buy something for somebody: · If you don't have enough money for the pen, I'll buy it for you.buy something from somebody: · I wouldn't buy anything from him - I don't trust him.buy something for $10/£200 etc: · The ranch, which was originally bought for $20,000, is now valued at over $2 million.
especially spoken to buy something, especially ordinary things such as food, clothes, or things for your house: · Let me get the drinks. It's my turn to pay.· Did you remember to get the bread?get somebody something: · Guess what he got her for her birthday - an iron!get something for somebody: · I'm going to get one of those video games for Hillary.get something for £20/$50 etc: · What do you think of this leather jacket? I got it for $40 on sale.
formal to buy something - used in business and legal contracts: · Foreign investors are not permitted to purchase land.· If this product does not give complete satisfaction, please return it to the manufacturer stating when and where it was purchased.
to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap or you want it very much, and you are worried that someone else might buy it first: snap up something: · Readers have snapped up nearly 200,000 copies of the book.· The best bargains tend to be snapped up immediately.snap something up: · If you see one for under $100, snap it up!
to buy something that you have found by chance, especially something that is unusually cheap: pick up something: · He's hoping to pick up a few bargains at the sales.· It's just a little thing I picked up when I was in Kathmandu.pick something up: · That picture? Oh, I picked it up last week at a little shop downtown.
British splurge (on something) American to buy something you want such as an expensive meal, dress etc, which you would not usually buy because it is too expensive: · We splashed out on a bottle of champagne to celebrate her promotion.· Let's splurge and have the steak.
formal to become the owner of something such as land, a company, or a valuable object: · In 1998 the business was acquired by a Dutch company.· The statue was acquired at great expense by the City Corporation.· Robinson spent $20 million to acquire the symphony hall.
to make someone or something wet
especially spoken to make something wet, especially by not taking enough care to keep it dry: · Don't splash me - I don't want to get my hair wet.· How did you manage to get the bathroom floor so wet?· She can't wash the dishes without getting the front of her clothes all wet.
to deliberately put water or other liquid onto something: · The other hairdresser usually wets my hair before she cuts it.· She wet her index finger and cleaned the spot off the mirror.· Wetting the toothbrush before you put the toothpaste on makes the bristles softer.
if you soak something, you leave it in water for a long time in order to make it clean, soft etc. If water or another liquid soaks something, it makes it very wet: · Soak the beans overnight before cooking.· The rain had come in through the bottom of our tent and completely soaked our clothes.soak something in something: · Soak a piece of cotton in water and use it to clean the wound.
to make someone or something wet by making a lot of small drops of water fall onto them, either deliberately or accidentally: · The kids were playing around in the pool, splashing each other.splash on/over: · He knocked over her cup and splashed coffee all over her new dress.splash somebody/something with something: · A motorcycle sped past, splashing all the spectators with mud.
to make someone or something extremely wet with a large amount of water: · He turned the hose on us and drenched us all.· Blood was pouring from the cut, drenching his shirt.
to cover an area of land with a large amount of water: · Farmers flood the fields in order to grow rice.· In the rainy season the river can rise rapidly to flood the valley in a few hours.
to suddenly cover something completely with a large amount of water, especially in a way that causes damage: · Water the young plants well, but don't swamp them.· The dam burst, swamping the valley and hundreds of homes.· About 3000 years ago a tidal wave swamped the coastal lowlands of Greece, causing massive destruction.
to completely cover or fill something with liquid, so that it is wet all the way through: · Heavy rains had saturated the ground, turning the streets into rivers.· Saturate the label with vinegar and let it sit before you try to scrape it off the bottle.
WORD SETS
abstract, nounagony aunt, nounagony column, nounannual, nounanthology, nounantiquarian, adjectiveappendix, nounarticle, nounauthor, nounautobiography, nounback, nounbackslash, nounbackspace, nounballoon, nounbanner headline, nounbestiary, nounbest-seller, nounbibliography, nounbibliophile, nounbind, verbbinder, nounbinding, nounbiographer, nounbiography, nounblackout, nounbold, adjectiveboldface, nounbook, nounbookbinding, nounbooklet, nounbookmark, nounbookmobile, nounbookplate, nounbookseller, nounbookshop, nounbookstall, nounbookstore, nounbound, adjectivebox, nounbraille, nounbroadsheet, nounbrochure, nounbubble, nounbulletin, nounby-line, nouncalendar, nouncaption, nouncarry, verbcatalogue, nouncentrefold, nounchain letter, nounchapbook, nounchapter, nounchequebook journalism, nouncircular, nouncirculation, nouncity desk, nouncity editor, nounclassified ad, nounclip, nounclipping, nouncodex, nouncol, collection, nouncolour supplement, nouncolumn, nouncolumnist, nouncomic, nouncomic strip, nouncommentary, nouncommentator, nouncompanion, nouncompendium, nouncomposition, nouncompositor, nouncontribute, verbcontributor, nouncopy, nouncopy editor, nouncopyist, nouncorrespondent, nouncoursebook, nouncover girl, nouncover story, nouncross-refer, verbcross-reference, nouncutting, noundaily, noundesk, noundiarist, noundiary, noundictionary, noundime novel, noundirectory, noundog-eared, adjectivedoorstep, verbdotted line, noundraft, noundraft, verbDTP, noundust jacket, nouned., edit, verbedition, nouneditor, nouneditorial, nouneditorship, nounemend, verbencyclopedia, nounentry, nounerratum, nounet al, adverbet cetera, adverbexclusive, nounexposure, nounexpurgated, adjectivefeature, nounff, figure, nounfiller, nounfinancial supermarket, Fleet Street, fly leaf, nounfolio, nounfollow-up, nounfont, nounfootnote, nounforeword, nounformat, nounformat, verbfrontispiece, nounfull-page, adjectivefull stop, nounfunny papers, noungagging order, galley, noungazette, noungazetteer, nounghost, verbghost writer, noungloss, noungloss, verbglossary, nounglossy, noungonzo journalism, noungossip column, noungraphic design, nounguide, nounguillotine, nounhack, nounhagiography, nounhalftone, nounhandbill, nounhandbook, nounhardback, nounhardcover, nounheading, nounheadline, nounheadline, verbheadword, nounhistory, nounhumorist, nounillustrate, verbillustration, nounimpression, nounimprimatur, nounimprint, nounindent, verbindentation, nounindex, nounindex, verbinsert, nouninset, nouninset, verbinstalment, nouninterpolate, verbISBN, nounissue, nounitalicize, verbitalics, nounjacket, nounjournal, nounjournalese, nounjournalism, nounjournalist, nounjourno, nounl, landscape, nounlayout, nounleader, nounleading article, nounleaf, nounletter-size, adjectivelibrary, nounlimited edition, nounlined, adjectiveLinotype, nounliterature, nounlocal paper, nounlocal rag, nounloose-leaf, adjectivelower case, nounmag, nounmagazine, nounmanuscript, nounmargin, nounmasthead, nounmezzotint, nounmicrofiche, nounmisprint, nounmonograph, nounmonthly, nounmorocco, nounmuckraking, nounN/A, N.B., news, nounnews agency, nounnewshound, nounnewsletter, nounnewspaper, nounnewsprint, nounnews release, nounnon-fiction, nounnote, nounnotebook, nounnotice, nounnumber, nounobituary, nounoffprint, nounoffset, adjectiveomnibus, nounop. cit., open letter, nounorgan, nounoverleaf, adverboverprint, verbp., pagination, nounpamphlet, nounpamphleteer, nounpap, nounpaparazzi, nounpaper, nounpaperback, nounpaperboy, nounpaper girl, nounpaper round, nounpaper shop, nounpara, passage, nounpaste-up, nounperiodical, nounpersonal ad, nounpersonal column, nounphrasebook, nounpicture book, nounpiece, nounplate, nounpocketbook, nounpp., prequel, nounpress, nounpress baron, nounpress box, nounpress conference, nounpress corps, nounpress cutting, nounpress gallery, nounpressman, nounpress office, nounpress release, nounprint, verbprint, nounprinted matter, nounprinter, nounprinting, nounprinting ink, nounprinting press, nounproblem page, nounproof, nounproofread, verbpublication, nounpublish, verbpublisher, nounpublishing, nounpull-out, nounquarterly, adjectivequarterly, nounquarto, nounquire, nounquotation, nounquote, verbrag, nounreader, nounreadership, nounreading, nounream, nounred ink, nounreference, nounreference book, nounreference library, nounrelease, verbreprint, verbreproduce, verbreproduction, nounreproductive, adjectivereview, nounreview, verbreviewer, nounrevise, verbrevision, nounrider, nounroman, nounsans serif, nounsaturation, nounscare story, nounscoop, nounscoop, verbsection, nounserif, nounset, verbsilk screen, adjectivesketch, nounslipcase, nounsmall ad, nounsoft porn, nounsource, nounspace, nounspine, nounsplash, verbspoiler, nounstay of execution, nounstop press, nounstory, nounstorybook, nounstringer, nounstrip, nounstrip cartoon, nounsub, nounsub, verbsubedit, verbsub-editor, nounsubheading, nounsubscribe, verbsubscriber, nounsubscription, nounsuperscript, adjectivesupplement, nounsymposium, nounsyndicate, verbtable, nountabloid, nountext, nounthumb index, nountitle page, nountome, nountract, nountreatise, nountrot, nountype, nountypeface, nountypescript, nountypesetting, nountypographer, nountypography, nounvanity press, nounvellum, nounvignette, nounvol., volume, nounweekly, nounwell-thumbed, adjectivewoodblock, nounwrite-up, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· This splashing about at least had several nice moments, with Anjali Bhimani as the lustful daughter Myrrha.
· You will see the park's tigers on hot days splashing around in their pool.· McMurphy stopped splashing around like he had been.· The acid rain was splashing around my feet, rapidly dissolving my boots.
· The sun splashed down in patterns of light and shade.· He splashed down just four miles from the recovery carrier.· The mist was heavy and noisy waterfalls splashed down through pipe thickets of green bamboo.· At one-fifteen the float plane splashed down, settled on to its pontoons, and turned in toward the docks.
· She opened her mouth, but spat out the sweet and sour liquid which splashed on to her tongue.· The aromatic waters can be used in the same way as commercial products - splashed on after a bath or shower.· Her hand shook and she guiltily rubbed away a few drops that splashed on to the quarry-tiled floor with a soft-soled slipper.· A tear splashed on to one of the coarse red hands.· He lost his hold on the bag and a slew of rice and chicken and ochre sauce splashed on to the carpet.
· I never had a sense of abundance, of being able to splash out and enjoy myself.· Its entire cargo of milk splashed out of the tank cars willy-nilly and mixed ill puddles on the rain-sodden ground.· The steamy yellow gruel in the bucket splashed out on to the kitchen floor.· Maybe so, but he splashes out when he gets there.· The blood had splashed out, drenching their clothes.· Especially if you've splashed out on security devices.· And, thankfully, many can afford to splash out a little on treats and luxuries.
· I wait until it fills itself and then I swat it, the blood splashing over my hand.· It splashes over into everything the person does.· Unfortunately another pupil came in, turned on the dryer and the acid splashed over his face, causing a scar.· The story was splashed over the front page, elbowing aside the arms talks and the council scandal.· Mossy boulders, strangely twisting tree roots and little streams splashing over stones are my delight.
NOUN
· Finish this treatment by splashing your face with cool water to remove wastes accumulated on the surface of the skin.· He laid her down and splashed water on her face.· They are capable of aiming accurately enough to splash a man's face from a distance of 6 feet.· Unfortunately another pupil came in, turned on the dryer and the acid splashed over his face, causing a scar.· She went into the bathroom along the landing and splashed her face with cool water.· She went over to the sink and splashed her face with cold water over and over again.· I splashed more over my face.
· Then he switched on the torch and splashed through the puddle in the concrete to the shed.· Without exchanging a word we lengthened our strides, splashing through puddles, and made for the door.· Rain joined him in the doorway but there was no time to speak before Cobalt splashed through the puddle to them.· Their feet were splashing now through deep puddles, and still the rain came down.· She ran up the drive, head down, splashing through the puddles, fumbling in her pocket for her keys.
· Then she raised one foot and brought it down with a smack on the water, splashing him, and laughed.· From her piggyback vantage point she heard dry reeds whisper and water splash.· The glass came apart like water splashing, and the nurse threw her hands to her ears.· He fetched water and splashed it over the twitching boy.· The toilet flushed. Water splashed.· Rinsing her hands with cold water, she splashed some on her face.
1[intransitive] if a liquid splashes, it hits or falls on something and makes a noisesplash against/on/over The ocean splashed against the pier.2[transitive always + adverb/preposition] to make someone or something wet with a lot of small drops of water or other liquidsplash something on/over/with etc something He splashed cold water on his face.3[intransitive] (also splash about/around) to make water fly up in the air with a loud noise by hitting it or by moving around in it:  The children were splashing about in the pool.splash through She ran up the drive, splashing through the puddles.4[transitive] informal if a newspaper or television programme splashes a story or picture on the page or screen, it makes it large and easy to noticesplash across/over The gunman’s picture was splashed across the front page.splash out (something) phrasal verb British English informal to spend a lot of money on somethingsplash out on We splashed out on a new kitchen. Last year Roberts splashed out more than £1 million to buy a new home.
splash1 verbsplash2 noun
splashsplash2 ●●○ noun Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Ashlee fell into the river with a loud splash.
  • I heard the splash of oars in the water.
  • Judging from the shouts and splashes coming from the pool, everyone was having a lot of fun.
  • Then add just a splash of lemon.
  • There was a splash behind the boat as a large silver fish jumped out of the water.
  • There were splashes of paint all over my clothes.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A moment later we heard a splash and a squeal, more splashing, a flutter of duck, whoops of delight.
  • Between the bed and the door, a splash of red and white on the room's ochre.
  • Not so much as a splash or even his oddly deformed head above the water.
  • Rays of afternoon light poured through the stained glass windows, drenching the sanctuary with splashes of color.
  • Then he shot his legs up into the sky and slid down without a splash.
  • This was like a splash of ice water right in my face.
  • White splashes of paint on the bottles indicated which way up they should be binned after delivery from the wine merchant.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSmade by a liquid
the sound that a liquid makes when something hits it, or when it hits against another thing: · She jumped into the pool with a big splash.· the splash of the waves against the rocks
the low sound that water makes when it flows gently over or through something: · the gurgle of a stream· She listened to the gurgle as the water drained out of the bath.
the sudden short sound when something is dropped into a liquid: · Kate dropped the ice into her glass with a plop.
Longman Language Activatorsounds made by liquids or something wet
the sound that a liquid makes when it falls from a height, hits something hard, or is moved rapidly around: · There was a splash behind the boat as a large silver fish jumped out of the water.· Judging from the shouts and splashes coming from the pool, everyone was having a lot of fun. fall/land etc with a splash: · Ashlee fell into the river with a loud splash.
British to make a sound like someone walking in soft, wet mud, or to move somewhere making this sound: · It had been raining hard and my boots squelched as I walked across the park.squelch along/past/through etc: · Ankle deep in mud, we squelched across the meadow.squelch around: · Melvin was squelching around in the yard outside the cowshed.
if something such as a stream gurgles , it makes a low irregular sound like water flowing through a pipe: · The pipes in the attic gurgle in the night and keep me awake.· The washing machine gurgled as it changed cycles.
to make a sound like something solid falling directly into water: plop into/onto etc: · Noah threw a stone high into the air and it plopped into the river.· Several letters plopped onto the doormat.
to make the continuous repeated sound that is made, for example, by water boiling: · A large saucepan of soup was bubbling on the stove.
WORD SETS
absinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· But it wasn't the big splash feared by locals living along the shores of the lake.· Small blips can make big splashes, and big blips no splashes.· Making a big splash It's easy when you have got the right toys ... Few children can resist playing with water.· Small blips can make big splashes, and big blips no splashes.
VERB
· A moment later we heard a splash and a squeal, more splashing, a flutter of duck, whoops of delight.· He heard the car splash in and the doors slam.· The boy heard angry; powerful splashes.· Sometimes you heard a soft splash as a fish jumped for one of the swarming insects.· A few minutes later I heard the splash of oars, and a rowing boat came into view manned by three crewmen.· Then she lowered it until she heard a splash and the rope went slack.· Nell Anderson heard the splash as her raft went in, felt the five metre line slacken - then everything went wrong.
· You could always make a splash at your local pool.· But woe betide you if you make your splash with a financial killing or by getting a huge advance.· But Apple is going to make the loudest splash.· He liked Washington, where his brother had made such a splash before the war.· He was going to make a splash the nature of which was still to be determined.· Small blips can make big splashes, and big blips no splashes.· How could such a one as Hatton restrain himself from making a splash?· To make a splash in this town it takes a revolutionary concept or a multimillion-dollar decor.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • A fairly neutral background will make any small splash of colour sing out with particular vibrancy and significance.
  • Are there well tendered plants and flowers in hanging baskets and window troughs bringing splashes of colour to the room?
  • Go on, create your own splash of colour!
  • It adds a bold splash of colour to all kinds of snacks, and turns everyday items into original-looking and great-tasting treats.
  • This will give the curtains a larger expanse and create a striking splash of colour.
  • Cameron Diaz made a big splash in "The Mask."
  • As a team, the two made splashes with the Royalton and Paramount hotels in New York.
  • He was going to make a splash the nature of which was still to be determined.
  • How could such a one as Hatton restrain himself from making a splash?
  • To make a splash in this town it takes a revolutionary concept or a multimillion-dollar decor.
  • You could always make a splash at your local pool.
1[countable] the sound of a liquid hitting something or being moved around quickly:  Rachel fell into the river with a loud splash.► see thesaurus at sound2[countable] a mark made by a liquid splashing onto something elsesplash of There were splashes of paint all over my clothes.3splash of colour a small area of bright colour4make a splash informal to do something that gets a lot of public attention:  Russell’s new show made a big splash in New York.5[singular] a small amount of liquid added to a drinksplash of a cup of coffee with a splash of brandy
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