Definitions
v. To force saliva or something else out of your mouth.
吐唾沫；吐出
n. The liquid produced naturally inside your mouth.
唾液；口水
Example
He spat the bitter seed into a tissue.
他把那颗苦涩的种子吐进了纸巾里。
Public health campaigns discourage people from spitting in shared spaces because this behaviour can contribute to disease transmission.
公共卫生宣传劝阻人们在公共场所吐痰，因为这种行为可能传播疾病。
Collocations
- spit out
- spit into a tissue
- spit it out
Word family
- spitting (n.)
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词英式常用spat，美式也用spit。
FAQ
- What does spit mean?
- To force saliva or something else out of your mouth. The liquid produced naturally inside your mouth.
- How is spit pronounced?
- UK /spɪt/, US /spɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
