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单词 spit
释义 spit

spit /spɪt/

noun [C] (LAND)
F0 a long, thin, flat beach that goes out into the seaThesaurus+: ↑Promontories and peninsulas
noun [C] (STICK)
F0 a long, thin, metal stick put through a piece of food, especially meat, so that it can be cooked above a fire: » Roast the lamb on a spit.Thesaurus+: ↑Kitchen utensils
noun [U] (FORMAL spittle, AUSTRALIAN INFORMAL slag) informal (FROM MOUTH)
F0 saliva, especially when it is outside the mouth: » She used a little spit on a tissue to wipe the mirror clean.Thesaurus+: ↑Bodily fluids and their production , ↑Urine and urinating
verb (PRESENT TENSE spitting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE spat) (FORCE OUT) ↑Verb Endings for spit
1
C2 [I or T] to force out the contents of the mouth, especially saliva:
» Bob Ewell spat contemptuously right in the lawyer's face.» He spat the meat out in disgust.» They bought watermelons and ate them as they walked, spitting out the seeds.Thesaurus+: ↑Bodily fluids and their production , ↑Urine and urinating
2
F0 [I or T] LITERARY to say or shout words quickly and angrily:
» [+ speech] 'Get out!' she spat, when Ace appeared in the doorway.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of talking
3
F0 [I] If something hot, such as a fire, spits, it produces short, sharp noises and throws out little pieces.
Thesaurus+: ↑Movement of liquidsThesaurus+: ↑Sounds made by objects, movement or impact
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Extra Examples:» He spat out the gristle.» I told her off for spitting at her brother.» I tried to offer friendship and he spat in my face.» It's disgusting to spit in the street.» Spit the mouthwash into this bowl.
verb [I] (PRESENT TENSE spitting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE spat) INFORMAL (RAIN) ↑Verb Endings for spit
F0 to rain very slightly: » If it's only spitting (with rain), perhaps we don't need waterproofs.Thesaurus+: ↑Rain
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