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sweat

/swet/

CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2633 in the learning path

汗;汗水

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Definitions

n. Liquid produced by your skin when hot or nervous.

汗;汗水

v. To produce liquid through your skin.

出汗

Example

Sweat ran down my face during the steep climb.

爬那段陡坡时,汗水顺着我的脸流下来。

People who exercise in hot weather lose water through sweat and should drink regularly.

在炎热天气里锻炼的人会因出汗而流失水分,应定时饮水。

Collocations

  • break into a sweat
  • wipe away sweat
  • sweat heavily

Word family

  • sweaty (adj.)
  • sweating (n.)

Synonyms

  • perspiration

Usage tip

汗水通常不可数;出一身汗可说a sweat。

FAQ

What does sweat mean?
Liquid produced by your skin when hot or nervous. To produce liquid through your skin.
How is sweat pronounced?
UK /swet/, US /swet/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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