英语词汇“mist”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

noun

a large mass of water vapor at or just above the earth's surface resembling a fog, but less dense

a thin film of moisture condensed on a surface in droplets

a cloud of dust, smoke, gas, etc.

a fine spray, as of medication or perfume

a cloudiness or film before the eyes, dimming or blurring the vision

through a mist of tears

anything that dims or obscures the understanding, memory, etc.

verb transitive

to make misty; dim or obscure as with a mist

to spray the leaves of (a house plant) with water from a mister

verb intransitive

to be or become misty

SYNONYMY NOTE: mist applies to a visible atmospheric vapor of rather fine density, that blurs the vision;, haze1 suggests a thin dispersion of smoke, dust, etc. that makes objects indistinct; , fog1 suggests a greater density of moisture particles than , mist, sometimes suggesting a thickness impenetrable by the vision; , smog is applied to a mixture of fog and smoke of a kind that sometimes appears in industrialcenters. The first three terms are also used figuratively [lost in the mists of the past, a troublesome haze of confusion, in a fog of doubt]

单词	mist
释义	Trends of mist View usage for: mist (mɪst) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense mists, present participle misting, past tense, past participle misted 1. variable noun Mist consists of a large number of tiny drops of water in the air, which make it difficult to see very far. Thick mist made flying impossible. A bluish mist hung in the air. Mists and fog swirled about the road. Synonyms: fog, cloud, steam, spray More Synonyms of mist 2. verb If a piece of glass mists or is misted, it becomes covered with tiny drops of moisture, so that you cannot see through it easily. The windows misted, blurring the stark streetlight. [VERB] The temperature in the car was misting the window. [VERB noun] Mist over and mist up mean the same as mist. The front windshield was misting over. [VERB PARTICLE] She stood in front of the misted-up mirror. [VERB-ed PARTICLE] 3. verb If someone's eyes mist, they cannot see easily because there are tears in their eyes. Her eyes misted with tears. [VERB] Mist over means the same as mist. His eyes misted over and he started to shake. [VERB PARTICLE] Phrasal verbs: See mist over See mist up mist in British English (mɪst) noun 1. a thin fog resulting from condensation in the air near the earth's surface 2. meteorology such an atmospheric condition with a horizontal visibility of 1–2 kilometres 3. a fine spray of any liquid, such as that produced by an aerosol container 4. chemistry a colloidal suspension of a liquid in a gas 5. condensed water vapour on a surface that blurs the surface 6. something that causes haziness or lack of clarity, such as a film of tears verb 7. to cover or be covered with or as if with mist Word origin Old English; related to Middle Dutch, Swedish mist, Greek omikhlē fog mist in American English (mɪst) noun 1. a large mass of water vapor at or just above the earth's surface resembling a fog, but less dense 2. a thin film of moisture condensed on a surface in droplets 3. a. a cloud of dust, smoke, gas, etc. b. a fine spray, as of medication or perfume 4. a cloudiness or film before the eyes, dimming or blurring the vision through a mist of tears 5. anything that dims or obscures the understanding, memory, etc. verb transitive 6. to make misty; dim or obscure as with a mist 7. to spray the leaves of (a house plant) with water from a mister verb intransitive 8. to be or become misty SYNONYMY NOTE: mist applies to a visible atmospheric vapor of rather fine density, that blurs the vision;, haze1 suggests a thin dispersion of smoke, dust, etc. that makes objects indistinct; , fog1 suggests a greater density of moisture particles than , mist, sometimes suggesting a thickness impenetrable by the vision; , smog is applied to a mixture of fog and smoke of a kind that sometimes appears in industrialcenters. The first three terms are also used figuratively [lost in the mists of the past, a troublesome haze of confusion, in a fog of doubt] Word origin ME < OE, darkness, mist, akin to ON mistr, dark weather < IE base meigh-, to blink, be dim > Sans mēghá-, cloud Image of mist © Suriya99, shutterstock Examples of 'mist' in a sentence mist The next few days should be mainly dry, with mist and fog in the morning. Times, Sunday Times (2016) As light creeps through, mist descends. The Sun (2016) Some rarely lose their temper but when they do, the red mist descends and anything can happen. The Sun (2017) But he rejected suggestions that his red card was down to a lack of discipline or the red mist and blamed it on bad technique. The Sun (2017) The red mist had descended. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is what you and I would call the red mist. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It's instant red mist and you can't help but be affected by it. Times, Sunday Times (2016) High pressure is expected to return to southern regions, where calm conditions could bring the return of mist, fog and frost. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Nature notes Birds still move about in the mist and fog if these are not too dense, and one can sometimes hear an invisible bird. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Back in the mists of time, power dressing was a thing for women who had to appear more masculine to be taken seriously, like stealth camouflage. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Not so much a case of red mist as a fog of righteousness. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Yet there were times when the red mist would descend. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Yet the final result is as clear as sea mist. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The origins of this motto are lost in the mists of time. Henderson, Diana M The Scottish Regiments (1993) You can spray the oil at most angles in a consistently fine mist. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The red mist was followed by a red card. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Nights will become cooler with the risk of mist and fog. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The red mist descended after such a disappointing result. The Sun (2014) The sea mist had thinned considerably but the light was going fast. Len Deighton Bomber The common names for our wild flowers and trees go back into the mists of time. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Seal the look with a fine mist of hairspray. The Sun (2013) People don't realise how many toxins there are in the spray tanning mist. The Sun (2012) Give them a quick mist with non-stick spray. Times, Sunday Times (2010) As her breath mists the window she tries to get comfy in the cramped space, craving a cosy bed. The Sun (2010) The incident recalls another sort of blue mist seen in London in Victorian times. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They are acting swiftly because the disease spreads in the air via mists and can also be transferred by footwear, dogs paws and bicycle wheels. Times, Sunday Times (2013) You can wake up in the morning on a mountain, look down into the valley, and see the mist as the sun rises. Christianity Today (2000) Also, a layer of warmer air in the atmosphere has formed an invisible lid that traps the cloud as well as cold air, mist and pollution. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Word lists with mist Weather phenomena In other languages mist British English: mist /mɪst/ NOUN Mist consists of many tiny drops of water in the air, which make it difficult to see very far. I couldn't see anything through the mist. American English: mist Arabic: ضَبَابٌ Brazilian Portuguese: névoa Chinese: 薄雾 Croatian: izmaglica Czech: mlha Danish: tåge Dutch: mist European Spanish: neblina Finnish: usva French: brume German: leichter Nebel Greek: καταχνιά Italian: foschia Japanese: もや Korean: 안개 Norwegian: tåke Polish: mgiełka European Portuguese: névoa Romanian: ceață Russian: дымка Latin American Spanish: neblina Swedish: dimma Thai: หมอก Turkish: sis Ukrainian: імла Vietnamese: sương mù Chinese translation of 'mist' mist (mɪst) n (c/u) 薄雾(霧) (bówù) (场(場), chǎng) (noun) in the sense of fog Definition a fine spray of liquid, such as that produced by an aerosol container Thick mist made flying impossible. Synonyms fog The crash happened in thick fog. cloud The sun was almost entirely obscured by cloud. steam The heat converts water into high-pressure steam. spray film There was a sort of film over my eyes. haze Dan smiled at him through a haze of smoke and steaming coffee. vapour a cloud of poisonous vapour drizzle smog Cars cause pollution, and both smog and acid rain. dew condensation haar (Eastern England) smur or smir (Scottish) phrasal verb See mist over or up Additional synonyms in the sense of cloud Definition a mass of water or ice particles visible in the sky The sun was almost entirely obscured by cloud. Synonyms mist, fog, haze, obscurity, vapour, nebula, murk, darkness, gloom, nebulosity in the sense of film There was a sort of film over my eyes. Synonyms haze, cloud, blur, mist, veil, opacity, haziness, mistiness in the sense of haze Definition reduced visibility as a result of condensed water vapour, dust, etc., in the air Dan smiled at him through a haze of smoke and steaming coffee. Synonyms mist, film, cloud, steam, fog, obscurity, vapour, smog, dimness, smokiness Synonyms of 'mist' mist Explore 'mist' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of smog Definition a mixture of smoke and fog that occurs in some industrial areas Cars cause pollution, and both smog and acid rain. Synonyms exhaust fumes, pollution, fog, haze, vapour, pea-souper (British, informal) in the sense of steam Definition (of a vehicle) to move by steam power The heat converts water into high-pressure steam. Synonyms vapour, mist, condensation, moisture in the sense of vapour Definition a mass of tiny drops of water or other liquids in the air, which appear as a mist a cloud of poisonous vapour Synonyms mist, fog, haze, smoke, breath, steam, fumes, dampness, miasma, exhalation
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