moisten

/ˈmɔɪsn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɔɪsn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmȯi-sᵊn/ (ame, mw)

moisten — verb

  • moistenpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • moistenshe / she / it
  • moistenedpast simple
  • moistening-ing form

1. to add a small amount of liquid to something, or for a surface to take on a litt

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to add a small amount of liquid to something, or for a surface to take on a little moisture.

例句

Nadia moistened the stamp with a drop of water before mailing the letter.

moisten + noun + with + liquid

Please moisten the cake layers so they do not dry out overnight.

imperative: moisten + food item

同義詞
  • dampen

    very close in meaning, often used for cloth, paper, or hair

  • wet

    broader and less controlled; it does not imply only a small amount of water

  • soak

    much stronger; it suggests making something very wet

反義詞
  • dry

    the general opposite; it means remove moisture or become dry

文法句型

moisten + noun

moisten + noun + with + liquid

eyes/lips + moisten

用法筆記

Often used when only a small amount of liquid is added, especially to food, cloth, lips, paper, or a bandage. Without an object, it commonly describes eyes or another surface becoming slightly wet on their own.

常見錯誤

❌Soak the cloth a little before cleaning the screen.
✅Moisten the cloth before cleaning the screen.
💡'soak' makes something much wetter than 'moisten' does.