首页英语词典masticatemasticate英英释意

masticate

英 ['mæstɪkeɪt] 美
  • vt. 咀嚼;粉碎;撕捏
  • vi. 咀嚼;粉碎;撕捏

英英释意


1. grind and knead;
"masticate rubber"
2. chew (food);
"He jawed his bubble gum"
"Chew your food and don't swallow it!"
"The cows were masticating the grass"