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perspiration

🇬🇧 UK/ˌpɜːspəˈreɪʃn/🇺🇸 US/.pә:spә'reiʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The salty liquid produced by the body through the skin; the process of sweating

汗,汗水;出汗

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
perthrough, thoroughly
+
spirbreathe, spirit
+
aconnector
+
tionact, process, state
=perspiration

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    After the intense workout, perspiration covered his face and soaked through his athletic shirt.

  • 2.

    The anxiety before the presentation caused visible perspiration on the speaker's forehead.

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