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stirring

UK //ˈstɜːrɪŋ//US //ˈstɜːrɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'stiren',意为'移动或搅动',与古英语 'styrian' 相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 形容事物能激发强烈情感或兴趣的,通常指令人激动、鼓舞或感动的场景或事件。

“The speech was so stirring that everyone stood up and applauded.”

(演讲如此激动人心,以至于所有人都站起来鼓掌。)

“The stirring melody brought tears to her eyes.”

(那动人的旋律让她热泪盈眶。)

同义词:inspiring, moving, emotional, rousing, thrilling

noun

❶ 指搅拌的动作或过程,通常用于描述混合液体或松散物质的行为。

“Give the soup a good stirring to blend the ingredients.”

(好好搅拌一下汤,让配料混合均匀。)

“The constant stirring prevented the mixture from burning.”

(持续的搅拌防止混合物烧焦。)

同义词:mixing, blending, agitation, whisking, beating

常见短语

stirring up trouble — 故意制造麻烦或引起争端,通常指挑起冲突或煽动不满情绪的行为。

“He was accused of stirring up trouble by spreading rumors.”

(他被指控通过散布谣言来挑起事端。)