Word · Frequency #13763
stirring
/ˈstəːriŋ/
noun
搅拌；搅动
the action of mixing a liquid by moving it around with an implement
- 1.
arousing to a particular emotion or action
激动人心的；鼓舞人心的
- 2.
agitating a liquid with an implement
搅拌；搅动
激发；激起；激动人心的；鼓舞人心的
In use
Constant stirring keeps the milk from forming a skin on top.
The careful stirring of the batter made the cake light and fluffy.
A brief stirring of the coffee before drinking brings out its aroma.
Connections
Collocations
- constant stirring
- 持续搅拌
- Cook the sauce over low heat with constant stirring.用小火煮酱汁，并持续搅拌。
- gentle stirring
- 轻轻搅拌
- Add the flour and fold it in with gentle stirring.加入面粉，轻轻搅拌使其混合。
- stirring rod
- 搅拌棒
- Use a glass stirring rod to mix the solution.用玻璃搅拌棒混合溶液。
- a stirring of excitement
- 一阵兴奋
- She felt a stirring of excitement when the results were announced.结果公布时，她感到一阵兴奋。
Idioms & figurative uses
- stirring the pot
- 煽风点火；挑事Every time she joins the discussion, she ends up stirring the pot.每次她加入讨论，最后都会煽风点火。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
stir（搅拌）+ ring（圈）：用勺画圈搅拌就是 stirring；心潮被搅动，也指激动人心。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：cooking、recipe instructions、drink preparation stirring 作名词时通常指搅拌、调和的动作，常见于菜谱、饮品调制等具体操作说明中；语气中性，正式与非正式场合都适用，没有明显文体限制。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 stirring（/ˈstəːriŋ/）押韵的词包括 referring、preferring、occurring、blurring，它们的重读元音都是 /əː/ 并带 /rɪŋ/ 结尾。注意：string（/strɪŋ/）和 during（/ˈdjʊəriŋ/）拼写以 -ring 结尾，但发音不同，不要混淆。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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