to whet
01
磨快, 刺激
to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest
例子
He whets his appetite with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread.
他用新鲜出炉面包的诱人香气刺激他的食欲。
Last night, she whetted her curiosity by delving into the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
昨晚，她通过深入研究古代文明的奥秘来激发了她的好奇心。
02
磨快, 使锋利
to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone
例子
The blacksmith carefully whetted the sword's blade against the sharpening stone to ensure a razor-sharp edge.
铁匠小心地在磨刀石上磨剑刃，以确保刀刃锋利如剃刀。
Before going hunting, the outdoorsman took the time to whet the knife's blade to enhance its cutting efficiency.
在去打猎之前，这位户外爱好者花时间磨了刀片以提高其切割效率。
