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Lick Meaning in English

word

/ˈɫɪk/
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/lˈɪk/
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释义

To move your tongue over something, usually to taste it, eat it, or make it wet. As a noun, it can also mean a quick movement of the tongue.

用法与细微差别

Most commonly used for food, animals, and small physical actions: 'lick an ice cream,' 'the dog licked my hand.' It can also appear in set expressions like 'lick the envelope' or informal 'lick' meaning defeat, but that meaning is less common for learners.

例句

The cat licks its paws after dinner.

basic

She licked the spoon to taste the sauce.

basic

The child is licking an ice cream.

basic

The puppy came over and licked my face.

natural

He licked the last bit of chocolate off his fingers.

natural

Don't lick the envelope too much, or it will tear.

natural