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to lick
01
to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something
Transitive: to lick a surface
Example
The cat stretched out its tongue to lick its paw and clean its fur.
The toddler licked the spoon after finishing her yogurt.
He licked the stamp and stuck it onto the letter.
02
to defeat someone with ease or in a decisive manner
Transitive: to lick an opponent
Example
The team licked their opponents in the championship game, winning by a wide margin.
The boxer licked his rival in the final round of the match.
He licked the competition, finishing the race in first place.
03
to overcome or solve a problem completely
Transitive: to lick a problem or challenge
Example
He worked hard to lick the problem of low sales in his business.
With hard work, she licked the difficult math problem and solved it in minutes.
It took weeks, but they finally licked the issue with the new software.
04
to touch or move something with your tongue, often to taste or clean it
Transitive: to lick sth
Example
The cat licked the spilled milk from the floor.
She licked the ice cream cone, savoring every bite.
The child licked the frosting off the cake before eating a slice.
Lick
01
touching with the tongue
02
拳头击打, 击拳
(boxing) a blow with the fist
03
盐块, 矿盐
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
04
a short, recognizable series of notes or a musical phrase
Example
The guitarist played a killer lick during the solo.
I love how he incorporates complex licks into his improvisation.
That lick in the chorus really elevates the whole song.
