masticate [ˈmæstɪkeɪt]
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基本释义
vt.&vi.咀嚼;粉碎;撕捏
英英释义
to chew (= crush with the teeth ) food
参考例句
Americans now masticate 86 million pounds of meat every day. 美国人现在每天要吃掉八千六百万磅的肉。
The mouth is so dry that it is difficulty for the patient to masticate and swallow food. 口内太干,以致病人咀嚼和吞下食物,都有困难。
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