释义 |
baste I. \ˈbāst\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English basten, from Middle French bastir to build, baste, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German besten to patch, mend, from bast — more at bast : to sew (as a garment) by hand or machine with long loose stitches in order to hold in place during fittings or for final stitching II. verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: origin unknown transitive verb : to moisten (foods, especially meat) at intervals with melted butter, fat, pan drippings, or other liquids especially during the cooking process to prevent drying and to add flavor < baste a roast every half hour > intransitive verb : to become moistened with fat, drippings, or other liquids during cooking III. noun (-s) : the liquid used in basting food during cooking IV. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: probably from Old Norse beysta; akin to Old Norse bauta to beat — more at beat 1. : to beat severely or soundly : cudgel, thrash 2. : to scold vigorously : berate, denounce Synonyms: see beat |