| 词汇 | example_english_whet |
| 释义 | Examples of whetThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. He quickly latched on to a comment about the number of tenants, but having whetted our appetite, he failed to satisfy us. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Frankly, my appetite is being somewhat whetted by his argument. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He does not use phraseology which tickles the ear or whets the appetite of good conversation. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I remember very well his last contribution, which whetted my appetite for what we should hear to-day. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I hope that that whets my noble friend's appetite. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have only had an excerpt and, having read it with great interest, it has whetted our appetites for more. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Therefore, it is arguable that a tantalising pre-release of a report acts a film trailer and whets the public appetite for more. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The public's appetite for them is increasingly evident, no doubt whetted by welfare considerations and the human health implications of some modern intensive practices. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 All that has happened is that its appetite has been whetted. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 My curiosity may be whetted, if not satisfied. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He has given us the first instalment and it has whetted our appetite. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 His first speech has certainly whetted our appetite. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 You hope that it will satisfy the appetite, but, unfortunately, as we know, it only whets that appetite. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Our appetite has been whetted as we look forward to many further contributions from him in the days to come. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He assumed that our appetites had been whetted and it was clear that he hoped that he would be able to make a sale. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Having whetted the public's appetite by the experiment that we conducted last summer, we should give them what they apparently want. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Our curiosity has been whetted but has not been satisfied. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The funds might not be available to meet the aspirations that had been whetted by the publicity. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Every concession to the aggressor has both strengthened the dictatorships and whetted their appetites. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The speech which he has made has whetted our appetite, and we look forward to many contributions from him in the future. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Does he realise that the uncertainty is undermining confidence in the industry and whetting the appetite of foreign producers of less good footwear? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I must say that it certainly whetted my appetite, particularly the mention of the oysters being on ice. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Many people have had their appetites whetted by being taken to art galleries by parents or relatives, or in school parties, and they want to go again. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In the year 1944 they took out 21, and in the year 1945 they took out 36, when apparently their appetite had been whetted in some way. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 His appetite was greatly whetted. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 However, the reference is unsatisfactory, in that it whets the appetite and implies that something is about to be said about the stateless when in reality nothing much is said. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 While the short form certainly sets up the story for a clever ending, it only whets the appetite. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Visiting galleries and art happenings in the city whetted her desire to display her own artistic endeavors publicly. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The basic thinking going into fan videos is thus: if it whets the audience's appetite, we'll leave it alone. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Chores had to be done during daylight hours to prepare and serve food and clean up after sportsmen with appetites whetted by outdoor exercise. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. In tracing the wetting of the shamrock (whether refrigerated, flown in or sham), it does more than whet the appetite. The authors are being very realistic here, and clearly state that their discussion of these subjects is only meant to whet the reader's appetite, and provide pointers to the literature. The editors' introductions to each section whet the appetite with details but sometimes overlook main points or misrepresent steps in methodology. Whet can we expect unreserved approval for the full electrification proposals to be carried out on the shortest time scale? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The multilateral force will only whet her appetite. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 However, we are considering extending opportunities for people to be given some general training, to whet their appetites for the full training cycle. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Their articles and their presentation of countryside matters whet the appetite of people for rural visits and sportsmanship. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I want to know whet my constituents feel on this issue. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Similarly, in my view it would be shortsighted to whet the appetite for education but fail to provide the answer. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Whet happened in some cases was that the canals deliberately challenged the railways. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I should be the last to suggest that we should give in to her pressures: that would only whet her appetite for further expansion. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The invitation to tender documents will require companies to indicate whet her the regulations would apply to their bids. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think that my speech has probably lasted enough to whet people's appetites. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Perhaps he could leave us to whet our appetites a little for when he gets called later on, if he does. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We waited as each concession was tossed to us to whet our appetite for hope and further waiting. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He has only said just enough to whet our appetites for more. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The availability of cheaper feedstock to hand is something that must whet the appetite of everybody. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 As the critics at the time foretold, such concessions simply whet the appetite for more power. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I do not know whet her that was what he meant. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The point is that whet that happens, if it can happen, are we to resort to nuclear war. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The schools can whet their appetite, but this should be followed by parents being with the kiddies afterwards. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I wonder whether that is sufficient, and whet her we need an individual organisation to take the lead within a country. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I wonder whet her the increase in grant to £13 billion covers the announcement that will be made tomorrow? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We hope that our restaurants will whet appetites, but if the body is to be wet it must be wet inside. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Postal services may then keep whatever does not whet the appetite of the private operators. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English We have no information as to whet-her there was any effort made to save in regard to coal. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We simply whet their gluttonous appetites for more; and that is what these rules do. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Once the crust of the pause starts to break—and there are unhappy signs of that—it must whet the appetite of inflation. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The real debate that needs to take place is on how we can best do that, rather than on whet her we do it at all. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They did their utmost to induce millions of trade unionists, whet, the ballots were being taken under the new law, to vote against the passage of the political levy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Whet have we to say against this? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 On days whet race meetings are held at the most 100 men are moved temporarily into other accommodation in the stands, where beds are provided in the ordinary way. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The experience of reading the many books there whet his appetite for learning and influenced his decision to become a journalist educator and writer. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. A saw-whet is also called a blind owl, and so the band was named. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. However, larger birds, up to the size of rock pigeon (which are typically about 4 times as heavy as a saw-whet) can even be taken. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. They had just finished playing a song, when a saw-whet owl flew into a window. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Taking the ape aside, he says that he has found something to whet the royal appetite and leads him to a baited trap. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Saw-whet owls of all ages may be predated by any larger species of owl, of which there are at least a dozen that overlap in range. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. If other food was given to him, he would place the food in his mouth to whet his appetite, and then take it out without consuming it. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Throughout the 21-month pregnancy, dozens of ultrasounds were taken of the elephant's -long reproductive system; some of these ultrasounds were published on the zoo's website to whet public interest. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. She manages to deliver the key elements in a manner which whets the appetite without either over- or under-facing her readers. A set of volumes like this whets the appetite for more information. My appetite for volume one of this history, covering the previous three centuries, has been well and truly whetted. As such, it whets the appetite for further studies on other aspects of this culture. Thus, readers whose appetite has been whetted can easily pursue their investigations further. The reader's appetite is whetted for a detailed symptomatic reading of this phenomenon. The appetite of social and war historians and those who are interested in the relation between the national, the metropolitan, and the collectivity is whetted for the second volume. We hope, however, we have whetted the reader's appetite by providing ample evidence of much that is central to political science on the agenda of economics. Undergraduates will certainly find some interesting material, and researchers will also find enough examples to whet their appetite. All this will whet scholarly appetites for the conventional grammar, dictionary, and text collection that we hope will be published in due course. Given its brevity, it can only serve to whet the appetite of the beginner about some aspects of linguistics. They are all very readable and will whet anyone's appetite for more. Almost all whet the appetite for the more detailed work some of these authors have produced or are now producing. There is certainly plenty in the contents pages and preface to whet the appetite. Inevitably, in such a large collection, a number of the contributions are preliminary studies designed to whet the appetite for more substantial works. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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