sprinkle

🇬🇧 UK/'spriŋkl/🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

v.

To scatter small drops of liquid or tiny pieces of a substance over something

洒,撒,喷洒

n.

A light scattering of liquid or small particles; a light rain shower

少量洒落;小雨

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sprinkleother
=sprinkle

Common Collocations

  • 1.sprinkle with salt撒上盐
  • 2.sprinkle water洒水
  • 3.light sprinkle小撒一点
  • 4.sprinkle of rain零星小雨

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She sprinkled a little salt over the pasta before serving it.

  • 2.

    The baker sprinkled powdered sugar on top of the warm donuts.

  • 3.

    It began to sprinkle lightly, so we decided to head indoors.

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