spoon
UK/spu:n/US
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Definitions
n.
A utensil with a shallow bowl-shaped head and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food.
匙，调羹
v.
To scoop or serve with a spoon; to lie curled together facing the same direction.
用匙舀取；（两人）依偎而卧
Root Breakdown
Native Englishspoonother
=spoon
Common Collocations
- 1.wooden spoon木勺
- 2.dessert spoon甜点匙
- 3.soup spoon汤匙
- 4.silver spoon银勺（含义：含着金汤匙出生）
Example Sentences
- 1.
She stirred her coffee slowly with a small spoon.
- 2.
The chef used a wooden spoon to mix the batter.
- 3.
Could you pass me a spoon for the soup, please?