sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon)
磨快,磨(工具,武器)
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her husband is whetting his knife .她的丈夫正在磨刀。
excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite)
刺激,促进,增强(欲望,兴趣,食欲)
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here's an extract to whet your appetite .这里有一段摘录能吊起你的胃口。
〈古〉 开胃物;刺激物
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he swallowed his two dozen oysters as a whet .他吃了两打牡蛎开胃。
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