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salting

UK //ˈsɔːltɪŋ//US //ˈsɔltɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'salten',来自古英语 'sealtian',与 'salt'(盐)相关。

noun

❶ 撒盐的行为或过程,通常指在食物上撒盐以调味,或在道路上撒盐以防止结冰。

“The chef was salting the steak before grilling it.”

(厨师在烤牛排前正在撒盐调味。)

“Salting the roads in winter helps prevent accidents.”

(冬天在道路上撒盐有助于防止事故发生。)

同义词:seasoning, sprinkling, applying salt

verb

❶ 撒盐的动作,或指在食物中加入盐以增强味道。

“He was salting his fries at the diner.”

(他在小餐馆里给他的薯条撒盐。)

“Salting the pasta water is essential for flavor.”

(在煮意大利面的水里撒盐对味道至关重要。)

同义词:seasoning, flavoring, adding salt

常见短语

salting the earth — 字面意思是在土地上撒盐使其无法耕种,象征彻底毁灭或惩罚。

“The conquerors practiced salting the earth to prevent rebellion.”

(征服者通过在土地上撒盐来防止叛乱。)