to whet
01
vässa, stimulera
to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest
Exempel
The advertisement is currently whetting consumers' appetites with enticing images of gourmet cuisine.
Annonsen väcker för närvarande konsumenternas aptit med frestande bilder av gourmetmat.
02
vässa, skärpa
to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone
Exempel
The outdoor enthusiast packed a small whetstone in the camping gear to quickly whet the blade of the pocket knife when needed.
Den friluftsentusiasten packade en liten bryne i campingutrustningen för att snabbt vässa fickknivens blad vid behov.
