butter

• 从奶油制成的柔软黄色脂肪，用于烹饪或涂在面包上。

A soft, yellow fat made from cream, used in cooking and as a spread on bread.

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1. Dairy productA1formal

   A solid yellow fat made from cream, used in cooking and as a spread.

   黄油

   • She spread butter on her toast.
   • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of butter.
   • Butter is a key ingredient in many baked goods.

2. Smooth spreadA2informal

   A soft, spreadable substance similar to butter, often made from nuts or other ingredients.

   坚果酱

   • He prefers peanut butter on his sandwiches.
   • She made almond butter at home.
   • Cocoa butter is used in some skincare products.

   同义词pastespread

• 动词，指把黄油涂抹在某物上，通常涂在面包或吐司上。

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading butter on something, typically bread or toast.

1. A2formal

   To spread butter on something, typically bread or toast.

   涂黄油

   • She buttered her toast before adding jam.
   • He buttered the bread for the sandwiches.
   • Please butter the rolls before serving them.

2. Flatter or praise excessivelyB2informal

   To flatter someone excessively in order to gain favor or advantage.

   谄媚

   • He buttered up his boss to get a promotion.
   • She tried to butter him up with compliments before asking for a favor.
   • Don't butter me up; just tell me what you want.

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   反义词condemncriticizedisparageinsultrebukereproach

短语动词变体butter up