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单词 gargle
释义 gar·gle
I. \ˈgärgəl, ˈgȧg-\ verb
(gargled ; gargled ; gargling \-g(ə)liŋ\ ; gargles)
Etymology: modification of Middle French gargouiller to gurgle, bubble, of imitative origin
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to hold (a liquid) in the mouth or throat and keep in motion by a stream of air from the lungs
  < gargle salt water >
 b. : to cleanse or disinfect (the inside of the mouth) in this manner
  < gargle a sore throat >
2. : to utter with a gargling sound
 < gargles his words >
intransitive verb
1. : to use a gargle
 < gargle every morning >
2. : to utter as if gargling
 < soprano with a tendency to gargle on the high notes >
3. : to make a sound that resembles a gargle
 < a camel … gargleing as it were with rage — Nathan Davis >
II. noun
(-s)
1.
 a. : a liquid (as a mouthwash) intended for use in the mouth and throat
 b. : an act of gargling
  < a gargle with a small amount of baking soda will help to clear the throat — Morris Fishbein >
2. : a sound that resembles that of a liquid being gargled
 < heard his breath go out in a gargle — Marcia Davenport >
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