perspiration
UK/ˌpɜːspəˈreɪʃn/US/.pә:spә'reiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
Sweat; the process of sweating.
汗水；出汗。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedper- (through) + spir (breathe) + -ation (noun) = 'breathing through the skin' → sweat. The formal noun for sweat.
Root spir still carries 34 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
His forehead was damp with perspiration.