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stir

UK //stɜːr//US //stɝː//

词源

源自古英语 styrian,意为'搅动、扰乱',与古诺尔斯语 styrr(骚乱)和德语 stören(打扰)同源。

verb

❶ 用勺子或棍子等工具在液体或混合物中移动,使其混合或溶解。常用于烹饪或调制饮料的场景。

“She stirred the soup slowly to prevent it from burning.”

(她慢慢搅动汤以防烧焦。)

“Stir the paint thoroughly before using it.”

(使用前彻底搅拌油漆。)

❶ 引起某种情绪或反应,通常指激发兴趣、同情或不安等感受。

“The speech stirred strong emotions in the audience.”

(演讲激起了观众强烈的情绪。)

“Her kindness stirred his heart.”

(她的善良打动了他的心。)

同义词:mix, agitate, arouse, provoke, stimulate

noun

❶ 搅拌的动作或过程,也指轻微的骚动或激动状态。

“Give the mixture a quick stir before pouring.”

(倒入前快速搅拌一下混合物。)

“There was a stir of excitement when the celebrity arrived.”

(名人到来时引起了一阵兴奋。)

同义词:agitation, commotion, bustle, flurry

常见短语

stir up — 故意引起麻烦、争论或强烈情绪,通常带有负面含义。

“He likes to stir up trouble between his coworkers.”

(他喜欢在同事之间挑起事端。)

stir-fry — 中式烹饪方法,将食材在高温下快速翻炒,保持食材的鲜嫩和营养。

“We had vegetable stir-fry for dinner last night.”

(昨晚我们吃了炒蔬菜当晚餐。)