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chew

🇬🇧 UK/tʃu:/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To crush or grind food with the teeth; to think carefully about something

咀嚼；仔细思考

n.

The act of chewing; a small chewy sweet or piece of food

咀嚼；咀嚼物，软糖

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
chewother
=chew

Common Collocations

  • 1.chew gum嚼口香糖
  • 2.chew the fat闲聊

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He chewed his food thoroughly before swallowing.

  • 2.

    The dog chewed on its toy.

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