sizzle
/ˈsɪz.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪz.əl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsi-zəl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsɪzl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪzl/ (ame, ipa)
sizzle — verb
- sizzlepresent simple I / you / we / they
- sizzles3rd person singular
- sizzling-ing form
- sizzledpast simple
1. to produce a sharp crackling noise while frying or being heated in hot oil or fa
to produce a sharp crackling noise while frying or being heated in hot oil or fat.
The bacon began to sizzle in the pan as soon as Nora dropped it in.
sizzle in + location phrase
Tiny drops of water fell onto the hot grill and sizzled for a moment before vanishing.
Kwame poured the sauce over the steak, and a loud sizzling sound rose from the pan.
Fresh mushrooms sizzled in the butter while the garlic filled the kitchen with a rich smell.
文法句型
sizzle + prepositional phrase (in/on)
用法筆記
Often used with a location phrase such as 'in the pan', 'on the grill', or 'over the fire'. The present participle 'sizzling' is also common as an adjective describing food or sounds.
常見錯誤
2. to be full of lively energy, interest, or excitement that attracts attention.
to be full of lively energy, interest, or excitement that attracts attention.
The music festival began to sizzle when the headline band stepped onto the stage.
sizzle when + event
The downtown area sizzles with new cafés, art galleries, and busy street markets.
sizzle with + nouns of activity
The new tech startup's marketing campaign sizzled online, drawing thousands of customers within a week.
Anika's dance performance sizzled from the first note, and the crowd cheered for more.
文法句型
sizzle + with + noun
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'with' to specify the source of energy or activity (e.g. 'sizzle with excitement', 'sizzle with ideas'). Less common in formal writing.
3. to be extremely sexually attractive, especially in a way that creates obvious ch
to be extremely sexually attractive, especially in a way that creates obvious chemistry or tension between people.
The two lead actors sizzled on screen, and the audience could feel the heat between them.
sizzle on screen — sexual chemistry in film/TV
Sofia wore a stunning red dress to the party, and everyone agreed she sizzled all evening.
Farid and Mei-Lin sizzled as they danced, drawing the gaze of everyone around them.
The magazine described the singer's new music video as hot and guaranteed to sizzle.
文法句型
sizzle (no object)
用法筆記
Informal register. Most common in entertainment reviews (film, music, fashion) and casual conversation. Avoid in formal or academic contexts.
4. to be burning hot, especially in a way that feels uncomfortable or intense.
to be burning hot, especially in a way that feels uncomfortable or intense.
The summer sun sizzled over the beach, driving swimmers into the cool water.
sun sizzles — weather context
The pavement sizzled under the midday heat, so everyone walked on the shady side of the street.
Diego opened the car door and felt the trapped air inside sizzle like an oven.
The metal slide in the park sizzled under the afternoon sun, and the children stayed away from it.
- freeze
opposite extreme — very cold rather than very hot
文法句型
sizzle + location
用法筆記
Often used for weather, outdoor surfaces, or enclosed spaces during extreme heat. The subject is typically the sun, air, pavement, or an object exposed to high temperatures.
sizzle — noun
1. the sharp hissing noise that hot food makes while frying or cooking in hot oil o
the sharp hissing noise that hot food makes while frying or cooking in hot oil or fat.
The sizzle of the steak on the grill made everyone in the garden turn their heads.
the sizzle of + food
Amina loved the beautiful sizzle that came from the pan when she added garlic to the hot oil.
You could hear the loud sizzle of frying dumplings from the stall across the street.
The sizzle of bacon and eggs was the best sound to wake up to on a lazy Sunday morning.
文法句型
the sizzle of + food
用法筆記
Uncountable in most contexts, but can appear with 'a' + adjective. Frequently used with 'of' to specify the food item: 'the sizzle of [food]'.
2. a quality of being lively, exciting, or appealing that makes someone or somethin
a quality of being lively, exciting, or appealing that makes someone or something stand out.
The director's new film has real sizzle, keeping the audience excited from start to finish.
have sizzle = be exciting
The advertising campaign lacked sizzle, so nobody paid attention to it online or in magazines.
lack sizzle = be boring
The fashion show brought real sizzle to the stage with bright colors and surprising designs.
Amara's keynote speech added sizzle to the conference and turned a dull morning into a memorable event.
- dullness
the opposite quality — lacking interest or excitement
文法句型
have sizzle
lack sizzle
add sizzle
用法筆記
Uncountable. Common in marketing, entertainment, and media contexts. Often used in the patterns 'has sizzle', 'lacks sizzle', 'add sizzle', or 'bring sizzle (to something)'.