decant
UK/di'kænt/US
GREB1
Definitions
v.
To pour liquid gently from one container to another, leaving sediment behind.
轻轻倒出；将液体从一个容器倒入另一个容器
n.
A small portion of perfume sold unofficially in a smaller bottle.
（非正式分装的）小瓶香水
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddedown, away, reversal
+
cantstem
=decant
Common Collocations
- 1.decant wine倒酒
- 2.decant liquid倒液体
- 3.decant carefully小心倒出
Example Sentences
- 1.
Carefully decant the wine into a glass to allow it to breathe.
- 2.
The chemist had to decant the liquid slowly to avoid contamination.