sprinkle

• 指轻而分散的细雨，也可指洒、撒或喷少量液体的动作。

A noun referring to a light, scattered shower of rain that falls unevenly, or the act of scattering or splashing small drops of liquid.

1. Light scattered showerB1informal

   A light, scattered rainfall that falls in some places but not others nearby.

   零星小雨

   • We had a few sprinkles this morning, but the ground is already dry.
   • The forecast calls for sprinkles later in the afternoon.
   • Just a sprinkle passed over our garden, leaving the sidewalk wet.

   同义词drizzleshowersprinkling

2. Act of scattering or splashingB1informal

   The action of scattering small drops or particles of something, especially water.

   洒

   • Give the plants a sprinkle of water to keep them fresh.
   • She added a sprinkle of salt to the soup.
   • A quick sprinkle of the lawn helps the grass stay green.

   同义词drizzlescatteringspatteringsplashingspraysprinkling

• 动词，指将少量液体或细小颗粒分散地撒在或喷在某个表面或区域上。

A verb used to indicate the act of scattering small drops or particles of something over a surface or area.

1. Scatter or distribute looselyA2formal

   To scatter small particles or drops of something over a surface.

   撒

   • She sprinkled salt over the salad.
   • He sprinkled seeds across the garden bed.
   • The baker sprinkled flour on the counter before kneading the dough.

   同义词besprinkledispersedotdustpepperpowderscatterspatterspraystrew

   反义词accumulatecollectgather

2. Cause liquid to spatterB1informal

   To cause a liquid to fall in small drops, often with some force.

   喷洒

   • He sprinkled water on the hot stones in the sauna.
   • The child sprinkled paint across the paper.
   • She sprinkled the floor with water to cool it down.

   同义词bespatterspattersplashsplatterspray

3. Rain gentlyB1informal

   To rain lightly or in small drops.

   下小雨

   • It started to sprinkle just as we left the house.
   • The rain sprinkled on the roof all afternoon.
   • A light sprinkle fell on the garden, refreshing the plants.

   同义词drizzlemizzlespatterspit

4. Wet lightlyB1formal

   To scatter liquid over something to moisten it lightly.

   洒

   • She sprinkled the plants with water from a spray bottle.
   • He sprinkled the ironing board with water before pressing the shirt.
   • The chef sprinkled the dish with a little lemon juice.

   同义词besprinkledampendrizzlemistmoistenspray

   反义词drenchfloodsaturatesoak