sop

🇬🇧 UK/sɒp/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A piece of food dipped in liquid; a concession or bribe given to pacify someone.

蘸汁的面包片;用来安抚人的让步或贿赂

v.

To soak or dip in liquid; to absorb liquid.

浸湿;吸收(液体)

🧩 Root Breakdown

sopother
=sop

Common Collocations

  • 1.a sop to critics对批评者的安抚
  • 2.throw someone a sop给某人一点甜头
  • 3.[offer as a sop]作为安抚而提出
  • 4.a sop to public opinion对舆论的妥协让步

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The pay raise was seen as a sop to keep disgruntled employees from quitting.

  • 2.

    He tore off a piece of bread to use as a sop for the rich stew.

  • 3.

    Critics dismissed the new policy as a mere sop to public opinion.

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