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lick

/lɪk/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4425 in the learning path

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Definitions

v. Move your tongue across something, often to taste it.

舔

n. An act of moving the tongue across something.

舔;舔一下

Example

The puppy licked my hand and wagged its tail.

小狗舔了舔我的手,摇着尾巴。

Visitors should not allow wild animals to lick their hands, as close contact may spread infections.

游客不应让野生动物舔自己的手,因为近距离接触可能传播感染。

Collocations

  • lick your lips
  • lick an ice cream
  • give something a lick

Usage tip

lick指用舌头舔;咬用bite,吸吮用suck。

FAQ

What does lick mean?
Move your tongue across something, often to taste it. An act of moving the tongue across something.
How is lick pronounced?
UK /lɪk/, US /lɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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