thicken
/ˈθɪkən/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4383 in the learning path
变稠；使变稠
Definitions
v. To become thicker, or make a liquid thicker.
变稠；使变稠
v. To become or make something thicker or denser.
变厚或密；使增厚
Example
Add a little flour to thicken the mushroom sauce.
加一点面粉，让蘑菇酱变稠。
As coastal fog thickens, transport operators may need to reduce services to maintain passenger safety.
随着沿海雾气变浓，运输运营商可能需要减少班次，以保障乘客安全。
Collocations
- thicken a sauce
- fog thickens
- the plot thickens
Word family
- thick (adj.)
- thickness (n.)
- thickener (n.)
- thickly (adv.)
Antonyms
- thin
Usage tip
可及物也可不及物：thicken soup；soup thickens。
FAQ
- What does thicken mean?
- To become thicker, or make a liquid thicker. To become or make something thicker or denser.
- How is thicken pronounced?
- UK /ˈθɪkən/, US /ˈθɪkən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
