Word
mincing
/ˈminsiŋ/
verb
减轻或缓和
核心释义
make less severe or harsh
轻盈地走；切碎
用法In use
She is mincing the onions for the soup.
用法提示：动词现在分词形式，表示正在进行的切碎动作。
The model is mincing down the runway with exaggerated steps.
用法提示：动词现在分词形式，表示轻盈地走路的动作。
He is mincing his words to soften the bad news.
用法提示：动词现在分词形式，表示说话时减轻严厉程度。
mince sth (into small pieces)
He is mincing the onions into small pieces.
他正在把洋葱切成碎末。
not mince words (with sb)
通常用于否定句，表示直言不讳。
She is not mincing words with her boss.
她对老板直言不讳。
mince along/across (daintily)
She was mincing daintily across the room.
她扭扭捏捏地穿过房间。
Verb forms
base mince · third person minces · -ing mincing · past minced · past participle minced
动词形式规则变化
常见错误Common mistakes
易错句子I bought some mincing.正确表达I bought some mince.
mincing 是动词形式，不是名词；表示‘碎肉’的名词形式是 mince。
易错句子Add the mincing garlic.正确表达Add the minced garlic.
描述已被切碎的食物时，应使用过去分词 minced 作形容词，而非现在分词 mincing。
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