"spittle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 唾沫
• 口水

Definition

Spittle 指的是口腔分泌出来的液体，也就是唾液，尤其是在吐口水或说话时流出的液体。多用于正式或较老派的语境。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Spittle” 偏正式或老派用词，常见于文学中。医学上多用“saliva”，口语用“spit”。不用来形容动物的口水。

Examples

The baby had spittle on his chin.

宝宝下巴上有**唾沫**。

Do not get spittle on your books.

不要让**唾沫**弄到书上。

He wiped away the spittle before speaking.

他说话前擦去了**唾沫**。

Nervous, he spoke so fast that spittle flew from his lips.

他紧张得说话太快，**唾沫**不断从嘴里飞出。

There was a little spot of spittle on the microphone after her speech.

她演讲后麦克风上有一小块**唾沫**。

He tried to hide his laughter, but a bit of spittle escaped.

他试图憋笑，但还是有点**唾沫**溢出。