whet
whet
hwɛt
hvet
British pronunciation
/wˈɛt/

英語での「whet」の定義と意味

to whet
01

研ぐ, 刺激する

to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest
example
He whets his appetite with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread.
彼は焼きたてのパンの誘惑的な香りで食欲をそそります
Last night, she whetted her curiosity by delving into the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
昨夜、彼女は古代文明の謎に深く入り込むことで好奇心を刺激した
02

研ぐ, 鋭くする

to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone
example
The blacksmith carefully whetted the sword's blade against the sharpening stone to ensure a razor-sharp edge.
鍛冶屋は剃刀のように鋭い刃を確保するために、研ぎ石に対して剣の刃を注意深く研いだ
Before going hunting, the outdoorsman took the time to whet the knife's blade to enhance its cutting efficiency.
狩りに出かける前に、アウトドア愛好者はナイフの刃を研ぐ時間を取り、切断効率を高めました。
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