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stirs

UK //stɜːz//US //stɜːrz//

词源

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

verb

❶ 指用勺子等工具轻轻搅动液体或混合物,使其混合均匀或防止粘底。常用于烹饪或调制饮料的场景。

“She stirs the soup slowly to blend the flavors.”

(她慢慢搅动汤,使味道融合。)

“Remember to stir the tea after adding sugar.”

(加糖后记得搅拌一下茶。)

❶ 表示引发某种情绪、记忆或反应,通常指轻微地唤起或激发。

“The old photo stirs memories of her childhood.”

(这张老照片唤起了她童年的回忆。)

“His speech stirred strong emotions in the audience.”

(他的演讲激起了观众强烈的情绪。)

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

noun

❶ 指轻微的搅动动作或由此产生的运动,也可比喻为引起的小骚动或波动。

“Give the sauce a quick stir before serving.”

(上菜前快速搅拌一下酱汁。)

“There was a stir in the crowd when the celebrity appeared.”

(当名人出现时,人群中一阵骚动。)

同义词:agitation, commotion, flutter, movement, disturbance

常见短语

stir up — 故意引起麻烦、争论或强烈情绪,通常指煽动或挑拨的行为。

“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,指在高温下快速翻炒食材,通常使用炒锅或平底锅。

“Let's make vegetable stir-fry for dinner tonight.”

(我们今晚做蔬菜炒菜当晚餐吧。)