甜甜的：sweet的用法和辨析

In the hope to meet shortly again, and make our absence sweet.

——Ben Jonson

盼暂别后再见，分离时有甜蜜想念。

——本•琼森

一、你知道sweet有几种含义吗？

adj.

1.甜的；含糖的 containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar

Do you like sweet or dry sherry?

你喜欢甜的还是不甜的雪利酒?

2.味道好的；芳香的 having a pleasant smell

The rain had cleared the air, and the grass smelt fresh and sweet.

雨水净化了空气，青草闻起来清新芳香。

3.悦耳的；悦目的 having a pleasant sound

The music sounds sweet.

这音乐听起来美妙悦耳。

4.新鲜的，淡的 pleasant and not containing any harmful substances

Ice helps to keep food sweet.

冰能保持食物新鲜。

5.甜蜜的；舒适的；轻松愉快的 making you feel happy and / or satisfied

Love is a sweet torment.

爱情是甜蜜的折磨。

6.令人高兴的；讨人喜欢的；可爱的 attractive

How sweet of you to remember my birthday.

你记得我的生日，真令人高兴啊。

7.和蔼的；温柔的 having or showing a kind character

She was a sweet, silverhaired old-timer with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eyes.

她是一个和蔼的老人，满头银发，面带微笑，神采奕奕。

8.亲爱的 much loved

Sweet mother, do you love the child?

亲爱的母亲，你爱那孩子吗？

n.

1.【英】糖果 something that is sweet to the taste

Sweets are bad for your teeth.

糖果对你的牙齿有害。

2.【英】（餐后的）一道甜点 [U,C] dessert

Ice cream is my favorite sweet.

冰淇淋是我最喜爱的甜点。

二、你知道sweet和哪些词更搭吗？

short and sweet

短小精悍

sweet oil

n.芳香的食用油,橄榄油

sweet potato

白薯，甘薯，山芋；红薯

三、接下来，做个小测试吧

The flowers gave off a ______ fragrance.

鲜花散发出甜蜜的芳香。