新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

sweeten

英  [ˈswiːtən]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • sweetens , sweetening , sweetened

    1[T 及物动词] 使变甜

    If you sweeten food or drink, you add sugar, honey, or another sweet substance to it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He liberally sweetened his coffee.

    他在咖啡里加了大量的糖。

    2[T 及物动词] (通过改善条件或提高价格等)使(报价或交易等)更具诱惑力

    If you sweeten something such as an offer or a business deal, you try to make someone want it more by improving it or by increasing the amount you are willing to pay.

    双语例句

    例:

    Kalon Group has sweetened its takeover offer for Manders.

    卡隆集团已经向曼德斯开出了优惠的收购报价。

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