perspire
/pəˈspaɪə/ · /pərˈspaɪr/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5469 in the learning path
出汗；流汗
Definitions
v. to release sweat through your skin, especially when hot
出汗；流汗
Example
I began to perspire while carrying the heavy boxes.
搬那些沉重的箱子时，我开始出汗了。
People perspire more during intense exercise because the body needs to release excess heat.
剧烈运动时人会出更多汗，因为身体需要散发多余的热量。
Collocations
- perspire heavily
- perspire freely
Word family
- perspiration (n.)
Synonyms
- sweat
Usage tip
比sweat正式；通常作不及物动词。
FAQ
- What does perspire mean?
- to release sweat through your skin, especially when hot
- How is perspire pronounced?
- UK /pəˈspaɪə/, US /pərˈspaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
