whet

• 动词，指磨快刀刃，或比喻激发、增强食欲、欲望或兴趣。

A verb used to indicate the act of sharpening a blade or stimulating an appetite or desire.

1. C1formal

   To sharpen the edge of a blade or tool by grinding or honing.

   磨快

   • He whetted the knife on a stone before carving.
   • The blacksmith whetted the axe to a fine edge.
   • She carefully whetted the scissors to make them cut better.

   同义词acuminateedgefilegrindhonesharpen

   反义词bluntdull

2. B2formal

   To stimulate or increase appetite, desire, or interest.

   激起

   • The smell of the food whetted my appetite.
   • The trailer whetted my interest in the movie.
   • Her speech whetted the audience's curiosity about the topic.

   同义词arouseawakenexciteincreasekindlepiquerousestimulatestir

   反义词bluntdullquenchsatiate