moisten
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++moist·en /ˈmɔɪsən/ verb [transitive] WETto make something slightly wet 使潮润，使湿润 Moisten the clay if it seems too dry. 如果黏土太干，就把它润润湿。 She moistened her lips (=made her lips wet with her tongue). 她润了润嘴唇。→ See Verb table
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moisten• I pulled it off gently, so as not to wake him, moistened a handkerchief with cologne and wiped his forehead.• Mound the moistened couscous on a serving platter and form a large well in the center.• She moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue and his sudden tension told her she was right.• Tom paused and moistened his lips.• Tom picked up a brush and moistened it in the turpentine cup.• When the clay becomes dry, moisten it lightly before you continue to shape it.• She put the end in her mouth and moistened it to a point.• I would calm my rage, moisten my dry lips, force his return if only by the strength of my desire.• Add just enough water to moisten the cake mixture without making it too watery.• You may have to add an additional tablespoon of water to moisten the dough.• If you find your throat is dry and you need some water just take a few sips to moisten your mouth.moistened ... lips• Swallowing, she moistened her lips.• She moistened her lips, feeling the raised and tender flesh where her teeth had bitten through.• She moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue and his sudden tension told her she was right.moist·en verbChineseSyllable
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moisten
moist‧en /ˈmɔɪsən/
verb [transitive]
to make something slightly wet:
Moisten the clay if it seems too dry.
She moistened her lips (=made her lips wet with her tongue).
▪ wet to put water or another liquid onto something to make it wet. In spoken English, people will often use get something wet rather than wet: He wet the washcloth and washed Tom’s face.
▪splash to make someone or something wet by making a lot of small drops of water fall onto them: The kids were playing around in the pool, splashing each other. | I accidentally splashed soup onto my shirt.
▪soak to put something in water for a long time or to make something very wet – use this especially when something is put into water or the water comes up from underneath to make it wet: Soak the beans overnight before cooking. | The rain had come in through the bottom of our tent and completely soaked our clothes.
▪drench to make someone or something extremely wet with a large amount of water – use this especially when water is poured or falls on something: He drenched us all with the hose. | Her shirt was drenched in sweat.
▪saturate formal to completely cover or fill something with liquid, so that it is wet all the way through: Heavy rains had saturated the ground.
▪flood to cover an area of land with a large amount of water: Farmers flood the fields in order to grow rice.
▪moisten to make something slightly wet by putting a small amount of water or another liquid on it, especially to stop it from getting too dry: Add just enough water to moisten the cake mixture. | Tom paused and moistened his lips.
▪dampen to make something slightly wet by putting a little water on it: Rain came in through the window, dampening the curtains.
moist‧en /ˈmɔɪsən/
verb [transitive]to make something slightly wet:
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