whet the appetite; arouse interest
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to whet the appetite; to stimulate appetite
neutralLiterally 'to open the stomach'. Often used to describe food, medicine, or condiments that make one feel hungrier or more eager to eat.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
suān酸
méi梅
tāng汤
hěn很
kāi开
wèi胃
。
This sour plum drink is very appetizing.
Fàn饭
qián前
hē喝
diǎn点
tāng汤
kě可
yǐ以
kāi开
wèi胃
。
Drinking some soup before a meal can stimulate your appetite.
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Zhè这
yào药
chī吃
le了
néng能
kāi开
wèi胃
。
Taking this medicine can improve your appetite.
Cān餐
tīng厅
tí提
gòng供
miǎn免
fèi费
de的
kāi开
wèi胃
xiǎo小
cài菜
。
The restaurant offers complimentary appetizers.
adjective
appetizing; stimulating
informalCan describe food/drinks. Also used metaphorically to describe something interesting or engaging.
Zhè这
ge个
diàn电
shì视
jié节
mù目
hěn很
kāi开
wèi胃
，
ràng让
rén人
kàn看
de得
jīn津
jīn津
yǒu有
wèi味
。
This TV show is very engaging, making people watch it with great relish.
Tā他
jiǎng讲
de的
xiào笑
hua话
zhēn真
kāi开
wèi胃
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
xiào笑
le了
。
The joke he told was really amusing; everyone laughed.