to thicken
01
加厚, 增稠
to increase the dimension of something
Transitive: to thicken sth
例子
The designer decided to thicken the walls of the building to enhance its structural integrity.
设计师决定加厚建筑物的墙壁以增强其结构完整性。
The seamstress decided to thicken the hem of the dress to give it more weight and structure.
裁缝决定加厚裙子的下摆，以赋予它更多的重量和结构。
02
变稠, 变浓
to become more viscous or dense
Intransitive
例子
As the gravy cooked, it began to thicken, reaching the desired consistency.
当肉汁煮熟时，它开始变稠，达到所需的稠度。
The pudding mixture thickened as it cooled, forming a smooth and creamy texture.
布丁混合物冷却时变稠，形成光滑细腻的质地。
03
变稠, 使更密集
to make a substance more dense
Transitive: to thicken a substance
例子
She adds flour to the sauce to thicken it.
她往酱汁里加面粉以增稠它。
The chef is currently thickening the soup with cream.
厨师正在用奶油增稠汤。
词汇树
thickened
thickener
thickening
thicken
