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teacupful

/tee-kuhp-fool/US // ˈti kʌpˌfʊl //

茶杯,茶杯装,一茶匙,茶杯状

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural tea·cup·fuls.

    • : as much as a teacup will hold, equal to 4 fluid ounces.

Examples

  • As the printed directions gave no information on the matter, Alfred thought a teacupful of the pellets would be about right.

  • Then put with this two eggs, whipped very light and a teacupful of cream or milk, salting to taste.

  • The Seabird goes over it like one of her namesakes; she is not taking a teacupful now over her bows.

  • Let the top be strewn with sugar and bits of butter and pour over it a teacupful of water.

  • Use a teacupful of sugar and half a pound of butter to a half gallon pan of potato.