'sweet' 的定义

sweet

(swiːt

)

词形 comparative sweeter

, superlative sweetest

, plural sweets

1. 形容词

Sweet food and drink contains a lot of sugar.

...a mug of sweet tea.

If the sauce seems too sweet, add a dash of vinegar.

...the sweet taste of wild strawberries.

同义词： sugary, sweetened, cloying, honeyed [poetic] sweet 的更多同义词

sweetness

不可数名词

Florida oranges have a natural sweetness.

2. 可数名词

Sweets are small sweet things such as toffees, chocolates, and mints.

[British]regional note: in AM, use candy

3. 有变体名词

A sweet is something sweet, such as fruit or a pudding, that you eat at the end of a meal, especially in a restaurant.

[British]

The sweet was a mousse flavoured with coffee.

regional note: in AM, use dessert

同义词： dessert, pudding, afters [British, informal], last course sweet 的更多同义词

4. 形容词

A sweet smell is a pleasant one, for example the smell of a flower.

...the sweet smell of her shampoo.

She'd baked some bread which made the air smell sweet.

5. 形容词

If you describe something such as air or water as sweet, you mean that it smells or tastes pleasantly fresh and clean.

I gulped a breath of sweet air.

...a stream of sweet water.

同义词： fresh, clean, pure, wholesome sweet 的更多同义词

6. 形容词

A sweet sound is pleasant, smooth, and gentle.

Her voice was as soft and sweet as a young girl's.

...the sweet sounds of Mozart.

同义词： melodious, musical, harmonious, soft sweet 的更多同义词

sweetly

副词 [usually ADVERB with verb]

He sang much more sweetly than he has before.

7. 形容词

If you describe something as sweet, you mean that it gives you great pleasure and satisfaction.

[written]

There are few things quite as sweet as revenge.

...the sweet taste of illicit love.

His success was all the sweeter for being at the expense of Europe's most admired team.

同义词： satisfying, pleasant sweet 的更多同义词

8. 形容词

If you describe someone as sweet, you mean that they are pleasant, kind, and gentle towards other people.

How sweet of you to think of me!

同义词： charming, kind, gentle, tender sweet 的更多同义词

sweetly

副词 [usually ADVERB with verb]

I just smiled sweetly and said no.

9. 形容词

If you describe a small person or thing as sweet, you mean that they are attractive in a simple or unsophisticated way.

[informal]

...a sweet little baby girl.

The house was really sweet.

同义词： delightful, appealing, cute, taking sweet 的更多同义词

10. 称呼名词

You can address someone as sweet or my sweet if you are very fond of them.

[old-fashioned]

I am so proud of you, my sweet!

11. See also sweetly, sweetness

12.

See keep sb sweet

13. a sweet tooth

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sweet in British English

(swiːt

)

形容词

having or denoting a pleasant taste like that of sugar

agreeable to the senses or the mind

sweet music

having pleasant manners; gentle

a sweet child

(of wine, etc) having a relatively high sugar content; not dry

(of foods) not decaying or rancid

sweet milk

not salty

sweet water

free from unpleasant odours

sweet air

containing no corrosive substances

sweet soil

(of petrol) containing no sulphur compounds

10.

sentimental or unrealistic

11.

individual; particular

the electorate went its own sweet way

12. jazz

performed with a regular beat, with the emphasis on clearly outlined melody and little improvisation

13. Australian slang

satisfactory or in order; all right

14. archaic

respected; dear (used in polite forms of address)

sweet sir

15.

smooth and precise; perfectly executed

a sweet shot

16. See sweet on

17. See keep someone sweet

副词

18. informal

in a sweet manner

名词

19.

a sweet taste or smell; sweetness in general

20. (often plural) British

any of numerous kinds of confectionery consisting wholly or partly of sugar, esp of sugar boiled and crystallized (boiled sweets)

21. British

a pudding, fruit, or any sweet dish served as a dessert

22.

dear; sweetheart (used as a form of address)

23.

anything that is sweet

24. (often plural)

a pleasurable experience, state, etc

the sweets of success

25. US See sweet potato

派生形式

sweetish (ˈsweetish)

形容词

sweetly (ˈsweetly)

副词

sweetness (ˈsweetness)

名词

sweet 的词源

Old English swēte; related to Old Saxon swōti, Old High German suozi, Old Norse sœtr, Latin suādus persuasive, suāvis sweet, Greek hēdus, Sanskrit svādu; see persuade, suave

Sweet in British English

(swiːt

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名词

Henry. 1845–1912, English philologist; a pioneer of modern phonetics. His books include A History of English Sounds (1874)

Sweet in American English

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Henry1845-1912; Eng. linguist

sweet in American English

(swit

)

形容词

having a taste of, or like that of, sugar

containing sugar in some form

sweet wines

having a generally agreeable taste, smell, sound, appearance, etc.; pleasant

agreeable to the mind; gratifying

sweet praise

having a friendly, pleasing disposition; characterized by kindliness and gentleness

a sweet girl

dear

formerly a polite form of address

sweet sir

sentimental, saccharine, or cloying

f. Slang

good, delightful, etc.

a generalized epithet of approval

not rancid, spoiled, sour, or fermented

sweet milk, sweet cider

not salty or salted

said of water or butter

free from sourness or acidity

said of soil

4. Chemistry

free from unpleasant odors and gases

purified and free from acid, corrosive elements, etc.

5. Jazz

designating or of music or playing characterized by more or less strict adherence to melody, sentimentality or blandness in tone and rhythm, and a moderate tempo

名词

the quality of being sweet; sweetness

a. [pl.]

sweet foods

b. Chiefly British

a piece of candy, or a sweet dessert

something, as an experience, that gives delight or satisfaction

usually used in pl.

the sweets of victory

d. US

sweet potato

a sweet, or beloved, person; darling

副词

in a sweet manner

习语：

be sweet on

派生形式

sweetly (ˈsweetly)

副词

sweetness (ˈsweetness)

名词

sweet 的词源

ME swete < OE, akin to swot, sweetness, Ger süss, sweet < IE base *swad-, pleasing to taste > Gr hēdys, sweet, L suadere, to persuade & suavis, sweet

sweet in American English

(swit) (adjective -er, -est)

形容词

having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc

producing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is not bitter, sour, or salt

not rancid or stale; fresh

This milk is still sweet

not salt or salted

sweet butter

pleasing to the ear; making a delicate, pleasant, or agreeable sound; musical

pleasing or fresh to the smell; fragrant; perfumed

pleasing or agreeable; delightful

amiable; kind or gracious, as a person, action, etc

dear; beloved; precious

10.

easily managed; done or effected without effort

11. (of wine)

not dry; containing unfermented, natural sugar

12. (of a cocktail)

made with a greater proportion of vermouth than usual

13.

sentimental, cloying, or unrealistic

a sweet painting of little kittens

14. (of air)

fresh; free from odor, staleness, excess humidity, noxious gases, etc

15.

free from acidity or sourness, as soil

16. Chemistry

devoid of corrosive or acidic substances

b. (of fuel oil or gas)

containing no sulfur compounds

17. (of jazz or big band music)

performed with a regular beat, moderate tempo, lack of improvisation, and an emphasis on warm tone and clearly outlined melody

18. See sweet on

副词

19.

in a sweet manner; sweetly

名词

20.

a sweet flavor, smell, or sound; sweetness

21.

something that is sweet or causes or gives a sweet flavor, smell, or sound

22. See sweets

23. See sweets

24. chiefly Brit

a piece of candy; sweetmeat or bonbon

a sweet dish or dessert, as a pudding or tart

25.

something pleasant to the mind or feelings

26.

a beloved person

27. (in direct address)

darling; sweetheart

派生形式

sweetly

副词

sweetness

名词

sweet 的词源

[bef. 900; (adj. and adv.) ME swet(e), OE swēte (adj.); (n.) ME swet(e), deriv. of the adj.; c. OS swōti, OHG swuozi (G süss); akin to D zoet, ON sætr, Goth suts, Gk hēdýs sweet, L suādēre to recommend, suāvis pleasant]

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It leaves a sweet taste in the mouth.The ambulance worker knew her sweet tooth was bad for her health.She was really sweet and helped me so much.My pâté was a little too sweet.We know that sugar and sweets will rot our teeth and may make us fat. Want your nail polish to smell as sweet as it looks?Our sweet pea competition last weekend had blooms sent in by mail.As is the case with main courses there are great regional variations in sweets and desserts.You have to ask how long this sweet spot they are in at the moment will last.When you crave something sweet eat fresh fruit instead.

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