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单词 chew
释义 chew

chew /tʃuː/

noun [C]
1
F0 an act of chewing something
Thesaurus+: ↑Biting, chewing and swallowing , ↑Eating
2
F0 a hard sweet that gets softer the more you chew it
Thesaurus+: ↑Sweets
verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for chew
1
B2 to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed:
» This meat is difficult to chew.» You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion.Thesaurus+: ↑Biting, chewing and swallowing , ↑Eating
2
B2 to bite something with your teeth, usually in order to taste its flavour:
» Would you like some gum to chew?» She gave the children some sweets to chew (on) during the long car journey.» She sat in the dentist's waiting room, nervously chewing (at) (= biting) her nails.Thesaurus+: ↑Biting, chewing and swallowing , ↑Eating
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Extra Examples:» She chewed each delicious mouthful as slowly as she could, prolonging the pleasure.» Make sure you chew your food properly.» The dog was chewing happily on the bone.» His dog has chewed my slippers.» She's always chewing gum.
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