gargle

• 指用于漱口或漱喉的液体，也指用这种液体漱口或漱喉的行为。

A noun referring to a liquid used for rinsing the mouth and throat, or the act of rinsing the mouth and throat with such a liquid.

1. Liquid for rinsingB1formal

   A liquid used to rinse the mouth and throat, often for medicinal or refreshing purposes.

   漱口液

   • The doctor recommended a saltwater gargle for my sore throat.
   • She bought a mint-flavored gargle at the pharmacy.
   • Using a medicated gargle can help reduce inflammation.

   同义词mouthwash

2. The action of garglingB1informal

   The act of rinsing the mouth and throat by bubbling air through a liquid held at the back of the throat.

   漱口

   • He gave a quick gargle before the speech.
   • A thorough gargle can help remove bacteria.
   • She performed a gargle with warm water and salt.

• 动词，指用液体漱口或漱喉，通常将液体含在喉咙后部并呼气使其发出咕噜声，也泛指用液体冲洗口腔或咽喉。

A verb used to describe the act of rinsing the throat or mouth with a liquid, typically by holding it in the back of the throat and breathing out air to create a bubbling sound.

1. Rinse throatB1formalmedical

   To wash or medicate the throat by holding a liquid in the mouth and breathing air through it to create a bubbling sound.

   漱口

   • The doctor told me to gargle with salt water for my sore throat.
   • She gargled the mouthwash for thirty seconds.
   • He gargled to soothe his irritated throat.

2. Make a bubbling soundB2informal

   To produce a sound similar to liquid bubbling or gurgling.

   汩汩作响

   • The baby gargled happily in her bath.
   • Water gargled from the pipe as it cleared.
   • He gargled a laugh at the joke.

   同义词bubbleburblegurgle