suck

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Definitions

v.

To draw liquid into the mouth by creating a vacuum with the lips; to draw in by suction

吸;吮;吸入

n.

An act of drawing something into the mouth by inhaling

吸;吮吸

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
suckother
=suck

Common Collocations

  • 1.suck in吸入
  • 2.suck up吸走;拍马屁
  • 3.suck through a straw用吸管吸
  • 4.[suck dry]榨干

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The baby instinctively began to suck on the bottle as soon as it was offered.

  • 2.

    She sucked the juice through a straw while reading her book.

  • 3.

    The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the dust and crumbs from the carpet.

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