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sugar-coat

/shoog-er-koht/US // ˈʃʊg ərˌkoʊt //

糖衣,糖衣炮弹,包糖衣,糖衣机

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to cover with sugar: to sugarcoat a pill.
    • : to make appear more pleasant or acceptable: There was no way to sugarcoat the bad news.

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Examples

  • Alcohol and sugar, even in moderate amounts, are not only sinful but poisonous.

  • He wore white gloves, a dignified long black coat, and matching pants and vest, and he carried a dark walking stick.

  • Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Place the thinly sliced shallots in a medium bowl and pour buttermilk over to coat.

  • He is rather tall and narrow, and wears a long abb's coat reaching nearly down to his feet.

  • You don't mind staying here in the sunshine, I hope, while my coat dries?

  • Presently he began to shiver so, with some sort of a chill, that I took off my coat and wrapped it round him.

  • He scratched his head in vexation, sat down, and as he did so, saw that his coat hung also upon the chair.

  • I queried; and as I asked the question I noticed for the first time the gilt bars on his coat sleeve.