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Lace with Meaning in English

expression

ˈɫeɪs/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
LAYS with, LAYS with (th), lays with, lays with (th)
lˈeɪs/ /wˈɪð
lays WITH

释义

To add a small amount of something (usually a substance or quality) to another thing, often secretly or to achieve a particular effect. It is often used when something harmful or unexpected is added.

用法与细微差别

Often used in negative or concerning situations, like drinks 'laced with' poison or jokes 'laced with' sarcasm. Can refer to literal substances or figurative qualities. Usually suggests mixing in something that changes the original meaning or effect.

例句

Someone laced the cake with rum.

basic

Her speech was laced with humor.

basic

The drink was laced with poison.

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His stories are always laced with exaggeration.

natural

The old letter was laced with regret.

natural

He likes to lace his coffee with a touch of cinnamon.

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