单词 | whisk |
释义 | whisk (once / 583 pages) 1nv 2nv WORD FAMILY whisk: whisked, whisker, whisking, whisks+/whisker: whiskered, whiskering, whiskerless, whiskers, whiskery USAGE EXAMPLESWithin 24 hours, Quinlan was whisked away from their hospital to an intensive care unit at a nearby medical university. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) Relatives of the victims were whisked away by authorities to a specially designated zone, where they were treated by psychiatrists. Seattle Times(Dec 25, 2016) 1 1n a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream Hyper mixer a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods 2v move quickly and nimbly He whisked into the house Hyper go, locomote, move, travel change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically 3v move somewhere quickly 2The President was whisked away in his limo Hyper bring, convey, take take something or somebody with oneself somewhere 1n a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes Syn|Hyper whisk broom broom a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle 2v whip with or as if with a wire whisk whisk the eggs Syn|Hyper whip beat, scramble stir vigorously 3v brush or wipe off lightly Syn|Hyper whisk off pass over, wipe rub with a circular motion |
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