| 单词 | spray |
| 释义 | spray (spreɪ ) Word forms: sprays , spraying , sprayed 1. variable noun Spray is a lot of small drops of water which are being thrown into the air. The moon was casting a rainbow through the spray from the waterfall. [+ from/of] The rope whipped clear of the water, throwing up a spray of droplets. Synonyms: droplets, moisture, fine mist, drizzle 2. variable noun B2 A spray is a liquid kept under pressure in a can or other container, which you can force out in very small drops. ...hair spray. ...a can of insect spray. 3. verb B2 If you spray a liquid somewhere or if it sprays somewhere, drops of the liquid cover a place or shower someone. A sprayer hooked to a tractor can spray five gallons onto ten acres. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] Two inmates hurled slates at prison officers spraying them with a hose. [VERB noun + with] Drops of blood sprayed across the room. [VERB preposition] 4. verb If a lot of small things spray somewhere or if something sprays them, they are scattered somewhere with a lot of force. A shower of mustard seeds sprayed into the air and fell into the grass. [VERB preposition] The intensity of the blaze shattered windows, spraying glass on the streets below. [VERB noun preposition] The bullet slammed into the ceiling, spraying them with bits of plaster. [VERB noun + with] Synonyms: scatter, shower, sprinkle, diffuse 5. verb If someone sprays bullets somewhere, they fire a lot of bullets at a group of people or things. He ran to the top of the building spraying bullets into shoppers below. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] The army lorries were sprayed with machine gun fire from guerrillas in the woods. [be VERB-ed + with] 6. verb [usually passive] B2 If something is sprayed, it is painted using paint kept under pressure in a container. The bare metal was sprayed with several coats of primer. [be VERB-ed + with] 7. verb When someone sprays against insects, they cover plants or crops with a chemical which prevents insects feeding on them. He doesn't spray against pests or diseases. [VERB + against] Confine the use of insecticides to the evening and do not spray plants that are in flower. [VERB noun] Because of the immunity of the immature insects, it's important to spray regularly. [VERB] 8. countable noun A spray is a piece of equipment for spraying water or another liquid, especially over growing plants. 9. countable noun A spray of flowers or leaves is a number of flowers or leaves on one stem or branch. ...a small spray of freesias. [+ of] Synonyms: sprig, buttonhole, floral arrangement, branch Collocations: mouth spray Dry shower gel, lip balm, mouth spray are among the treats included. The Sun The research involved about 1.3 million people and found some evidence that the liquid form, most commonly sold as a mouth spray, was more effective than tablets. Times,Sunday Times I run through the mouth spray, mint, perfume routine and throw them in the back of the car. Times, Sunday Times Spray the plant now, just before leaf fall and again next spring as the leaves open. The Sun Dilute the solution, adding one tablespoon to a litre of water, and spray the plants and surrounding soil. Times, Sunday Times We landed in a 21-hectare plantation where police were spraying the plants by hand. The Sun The spray contains 'cuddle chemical' oxytocin - known to boost feelings of affection. The Sun One day the spray contains the hormone and on the other it's a placebo, but only the pharmacist knows in what order the two are prescribed. Times, Sunday Times The spray contains orange, bergamot and aloe vera to brighten, calm and perk up skin throughout the day. The Sun Fly spray contains chemicals (including many organophosphate compounds) that bind to and permanently block the action of an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His success has led to a relaxation in local laws, allowing some legal spray painting. Times, Sunday Times He was caught by cops spray painting under a motorway bridge. The Sun With the introduction of spray painting in 1964, the coach ends became the same colour as the bodywork. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Later, the company added air-atomized spray painting systems, and incorporated efficient electrostatics in airless, air-atomized and rotary-atomized painting processes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A form of spray painting, aerosol paint leaves a smooth, evenly coated surface. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Lightly spray water on to the glass pane. The Sun Sprinklers that spray water into the air lose too much to evaporation. The Sun I had to spray water at my body at perilous angles, just to be clean. The Sun The police appeared to be under strict orders: fire teargas, advance, spray water cannons and peel back. Times, Sunday Times The device managed to spray water a distance of 15 ft (4.6 m). Times, Sunday Times You can take steps to remove the mould, or use a spray to remove the stains. Times,Sunday Times Use the spray to define the muscles you already have. The Sun For healthier chips, use a spray oil or drizzle a tablespoonful of oil on the tray and on the chips to prevent sticking and to get some crispness. The Sun Chiefs will also decide whether refs can use a spray that vanishes after 60 seconds to mark out where defence walls should stand at a free kick. The Sun I'm not sure how successful you'll be, but avoid overwetting the screen, and if you use the spray, apply and buff with a fine, non-abrasive cloth. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 喷雾, 喷雾 Japanese: 噴霧, 噴霧する |
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