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sweet

/swiːt/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #221 in the learning path

甜的

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Definitions

adj. Having a taste like sugar or honey.

甜的

adj. Kind, gentle, or thoughtful.

亲切的;贴心的

n. A small piece of sugary food eaten as a treat.

糖果

Example

These strawberries are sweet enough to eat without sugar.

这些草莓已经够甜了,不加糖也好吃。

Reducing children's consumption of sweet drinks may lower their risk of tooth decay and excessive weight gain.

减少儿童含糖饮料的摄入,可能降低他们蛀牙和体重过度增长的风险。

Collocations

  • sweet taste
  • sweet tooth
  • sweet smile
  • sweet drinks

Word family

  • sweeten (v.)
  • sweetness (n.)
  • sweetener (n.)
  • sweetly (adv.)

Synonyms

  • sugary
  • kind

Antonyms

  • bitter

Usage tip

糖果英式常用sweets,美式常用candy。

FAQ

What does sweet mean?
Having a taste like sugar or honey. Kind, gentle, or thoughtful. A small piece of sugary food eaten as a treat.
How is sweet pronounced?
UK /swiːt/, US /swiːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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