单词 | baste |
释义 | baste baste1 /bayst/, v.t., basted, basting. to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made. [1400-50; late ME basten < AF, MF bastir to build, baste < Gmc; cf. OHG bestan to mend, patch for *bastian to bring together with bast thread or string (bast BAST + -i- v. suffix + -an inf. suffix)] baste2 /bayst/, v. , basted, basting, n. v.t. 1. to moisten (meat or other food) while cooking, with drippings, butter, etc. n. 2. liquid used to moisten and flavor food during cooking: a baste of sherry and pan juices. [1425-75; late ME basten, of obscure orig.] baste3 /bayst/, v.t., basted, basting. 1. to beat with a stick; thrash; cudgel. 2. to denounce or scold vigorously: an editorial basting the candidate for irresponsible statements. [1525-35; var. of baist, perh. < ON beysta to beat, thrash] |
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