whisk

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whisk1 /wɪsk/ ●○○ verb [transitive]  1. DFCto mix liquid, eggs etc very quickly so that air is mixed in, using a fork or a whisk 搅打► see thesaurus at mix2  [always + adverb/preposition] to take someone or something quickly away from a place 将〔某人或某物〕急忙送离〔某地〕whisk somebody/something away/off The waitress whisked our coffee cups away before we’d had a chance to finish. 我们还没来得及喝完，女招待就收走了咖啡杯。→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

whisk• As the sounds of cooking became louder, the musicians gradually intervened, imitating the rhythm of a whisk beating a sauce.• Strain liquid again, return to pot, and whisk in cornstarch mixture, 1 teaspoon at a time.• Hers was a brave effort for one who had to be whisked off to hospital on Tuesday after a painful accident.• After their release, they were whisked off to hospitals for evaluation.• The president and first lady are whisked out of the room and back to White House.• He whisked the butter and eggs together, wondering if this was the right way to make an omelette.• Whisk the eggs and sugar in a bowl over a pan of hot water.• To make vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and basil.• When the jelly is almost set, stir in the fromage frais and whisk until light and fluffy.• We whisk you away to visit two beautiful gardens, both completely different in their scope and character.

Related topics: Utensils

whisk2 noun [countable]  DFUa small kitchen tool made of curved pieces of wire, used for mixing air into eggs, cream etc 〔搅拌鸡蛋、奶油等的〕搅拌器 →4  See picture on 见图 Page A5 Where to eat 吃东西的地方

Examples from the Corpus

whisk• Gradually add the spiced milk, stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps.• Using a large electric balloon whisk or hand-held electric whisk cream the butter and sugar together until really light and fluffy.• And there are two wire whisks, two sets of Tupperware bowls, two quiche pans, and two bread baskets.Origin whisk1 (1300-1400) Probably from a Scandinavian language

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eggs so very etc to Corpus that mix quickly liquid,

whisk

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whisk¹ /wɪsk/ verb [transitive]1. to mix liquid, eggs etc very quickly so that air is mixed in, using a fork or a whisk
2. [always + adverb/preposition] to take someone or something quickly away from a place
    whisk somebody/something away/off
    The waitress whisked our coffee cups away before we’d had a chance to finish.
     

THESAURUS

■ to mix foods, liquids etc
   ▪ mix to put different substances or liquids together so that they can no longer be separated: Mix yellow and blue paint to make green. | This cake is really easy – you just mix everything together in the bowl. | Concrete is made by mixing gravel with sand, cement, and water.
   ▪ combine to mix things together so that they form a single substance. Combine is more formal than mix: Combine the flour and the eggs. | Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.
   ▪ stir to move a spoon or stick around in a liquid, a pan etc, especially when you are mixing things together: Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thicker. | Stir the sugar into the warm milk. | Stir the paint before you use it.
   ▪ blend to mix together soft or liquid substances to form a single smooth substance: Blend the yogurt with fresh fruit for a great drink.
   ▪ beat to mix food together quickly and thoroughly using a fork or kitchen tool – used especially about eggs: Beat the eggs and add them to the milk and flour.
   ▪ whisk to mix foods that are soft or liquid very quickly so that air is mixed in, using a fork or special tool: Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
   ▪ dilute to mix a liquid with water in order to make it weaker: Dilute the bleach with two parts water to one part bleach.

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whisk² noun [countable]
a small kitchen tool made of curved pieces of wire, used for mixing air into eggs, cream etc
     

THESAURUS

■ preparing food
   ▪ grate to cut cheese, carrot etc into small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool: Grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the pasta.
   ▪ melt to make butter, chocolate etc become liquid: Melt the butter, chocolate, and 1 teaspoon of cream over a low heat.
   ▪ sieve British English, sift American English to put flour or other powders through a sieve (=tool like a net made of wire, which you use for removing larger grains or pieces): Sift the flour and cocoa before adding to the rest of the mixture.
   ▪ chop to cut something into pieces, especially using a big knife: Chop up the vegetables.
   ▪ dice to cut vegetables or meat into small square pieces: Dice the carrots and then fry them in butter.
   ▪ season to add salt, pepper etc to food: Season the meat before grilling.
   ▪ crush to use a lot of force to break something such as seeds into very small pieces or into a powder: Add one clove of crushed garlic.
   ▪ mix to combine different foods together: Mix together all the ingredients in one bowl.
   ▪ beat/whisk to mix food together quickly with a fork or other tool: Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
   ▪ stir to turn food around with a spoon: Stir the sauce gently to prevent burning.
   ▪ fold something in to gently mix another substance into a mixture: Fold in the beaten egg whites.
   ▪ knead to press dough (=a mixture of flour and water) many times with your hands when you are making bread: Knead the dough for ten minutes, until smooth.
   ▪ drizzle to slowly pour a small amount of a liquid onto something: Drizzle with olive oil.
   ▪ let something stand to leave something somewhere, before you do something else with it: Let the mixture stand for a couple of hours so that it cools naturally.
   ▪ serve to put different foods together as part of a meal: Serve with rice and a salad. | Serve the aubergines on a bed of lettuce.