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drizzle

/driz-uhl/US // ˈdrɪz əl //UK // (ˈdrɪzəl) //

细雨,小雨,细雨霏霏,细雨绵绵

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
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    driz·zled, driz·zling.

    • : to rain gently and steadily in fine drops; sprinkle: It drizzled throughout the night.
    • : to fall in fine drops.
v.有主动词 verb
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    driz·zled, driz·zling.

    • : to pour in a fine stream: Drizzle melted butter over the breadcrumb topping.
    • : to rain or let fall in fine drops or particles; sprinkle: He then drizzled grated cheese over the hot pasta.
n.名词 noun
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    • : a very light rain.
    • : Meteorology. precipitation consisting of numerous minute droplets of water less than 0.02 inch in diameter.

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Examples

  • The sandwich consists of marinated greens, peanut butter and a drizzle of sriracha layered between two slices of bread that get toasted, a la grilled cheese.

  • Especially on cold mornings, a warm bowl, with a pat of salted butter and heavy drizzle of honey, can be quite a comfort.

  • A toasted pistachio is set, jewel-like, into each piece, then they get a glistening drizzle of honey seasoned with orange essence, and a shower of fresh mint leaves.

  • Keep in mind that the pudding won’t have a lovely bronzed top when cooked this way, so a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and a drizzle of heavy cream is recommended for serving.

  • If this sounds like you, look for a speaker that clearly guarantees its water and shock resistance, you should know if your speaker can handle a quick dip in the ocean or if it will start to crumble if exposed to a light drizzle.

  • Cook pancake in pan, add chopped chocolate toaster pastry, and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

  • Cook waffles in waffle maker, sprinkle chocolate chips and drizzle chocolate sauce.

  • Ground turkey with sweet potatoes and a drizzle of olive oil only tastes good for so long, after all.

  • She stood before the news cameras on the courthouse steps wearing a belted black raincoat in a light drizzle.

  • Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate onto the popcorn and marshmallows in a side-to-side motion.

  • The day dawned with a steady drizzle of rain, and, after a poor attempt at breakfast, I scoured the neighbourhood for a taxi.

  • The rain storm changed into a steady drizzle and the increasing gloom promised complete darkness within half an hour.

  • It really did not look plausible that he would come out in the drizzle to see if Foster's car was safely locked in for the night.

  • It was all very sordid and very lifeless and altogether discouraging in the drizzle of late afternoon.

  • And here is a drizzle come on, and there he will be sitting out in it, I know, if I don't go and drive him in.