sop
UK/sɒp/US
GREC2
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.