spritz
spritz — verb
- spritzpresent simple I / you / we / they
- spritzeshe / she / it
- spritzedpast simple
- spritzing-ing form
1. to press the pump or nozzle of a container so that a fine mist of liquid comes o
to press the pump or nozzle of a container so that a fine mist of liquid comes out through the air and settles onto a surface
Hugo spritzed a little perfume on his collar before heading out for dinner.
collocation: spritz + perfume + on + clothing
Before ironing the shirt, Léa spritzed it with water from a spray bottle.
pattern: spritz + object + with + liquid
The gardener spritzed the orchid leaves with a fine mist of water twice a day.
Constanza spritzed some lemon juice over the grilled fish just before serving it.
You should spritz the leaves every morning to stop them from drying out.
文法句型
spritz + liquid + on/onto + surface
spritz + surface + with + liquid
spritz + liquid + over + food
用法筆記
The object of the verb can be either the liquid being sprayed ('spritz water onto the plants') or the surface receiving the spray ('spritz the plants with water'). Both patterns are common.
常見錯誤
spritz — noun
- spritzsingular
- spritzesplural
1. a small quantity of a liquid that is forced from a container in tiny droplets wh
a small quantity of a liquid that is forced from a container in tiny droplets when the pump or nozzle is pressed
Mira added a quick spritz of lemon juice to the iced tea to brighten it.
collocation: a spritz of + [liquid]
After washing his face, Darius gave his skin a light spritz of rose water.
A single spritz of cleaner was enough to remove the spot from the counter.
The hairdresser used a spritz of water to dampen Gita's hair before cutting it.
As the waves crashed nearby, a cool spritz of sea water landed on Brooke's face.
文法句型
a spritz of + liquid
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used with 'a' and 'of' — the phrase 'a spritz of something' is the standard pattern. The quantity is typically small and controlled.
常見錯誤
2. a cold alcoholic drink made by mixing sparkling white wine with a bitter Italian
a cold alcoholic drink made by mixing sparkling white wine with a bitter Italian liqueur and soda or sparkling water, typically served over ice in a large wine glass
At the rooftop bar, Dario ordered an Aperol spritz with a slice of orange.
specific type: Aperol spritz
Brooke served spritzes to guests in tall wine glasses full of ice.
plural form: spritzes
On hot summer afternoons, Hassan enjoys a cold spritz on the balcony.
A classic spritz uses three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol, and one part soda water.
Yumi sipped her spritz slowly while watching the sun set over the lake.
文法句型
a spritz
Aperol spritz
[brand] spritz
用法筆記
When used without a modifier, 'a spritz' in a bar or restaurant context almost always refers to the cocktail, not a burst of sprayed liquid. The Aperol spritz is by far the most common variety, but Campari or Select can also be used.