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单词 spoon-feeds
释义

spoon-feed

verb

ˈspün-ˌfēd How to pronounce spoon-feed (audio)
spoon-fed ˈspün-ˌfed How to pronounce spoon-feed (audio) ; spoon-feeding

transitive verb

1
: to feed by means of a spoon
2
a
: to present (information) so completely as to preclude independent thought
spoon-feed material to students
b
: to present information to in this manner

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

spoon-feeds

verb

present tense third-person singular of spoon-feed
as in force-feeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • force-feeds
  • hand-feeds
  • underfeeds
  • fattens
  • reprovisions
  • surfeits
  • overfeeds
  • fills
  • messes
  • refeeds
  • regales
  • dines
  • waits
  • banquets
  • feasts
  • feeds
  • caters
  • battens
  • nurtures
  • nourishes
  • sustains
  • boards
  • provisions
  • victuals
  • serves
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