late 14c. (implied in sprinkled), frequentative of sprenge (see spring (v.)) or via Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sprenkel "spot, speck," from PIE root *(s)preg- "to jerk, scatter" (cognates: Latin spargere "to scatter, sprinkle"). The meaning "rain lightly" is first recorded 1778.
中文解释
1、sperg- => sprink- + -le => sprinkle.2. frequentative of spring.3. spring => sprinkle.
实用例句
1. Sprinkle the meat with salt and place in the pan.
在肉上撒上盐，然后放进平底锅。来自柯林斯例句
2. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of the cake.
把糖均匀地撒在蛋糕上.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Sprinkle the avocado slices with lemon juice.
将柠檬汁洒在鳄梨片上.来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Sprinkle some water before you sweep.
先泼点儿水再扫.来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. Place the fish on a flat surface and sprinkle the flesh with lemon juice and pepper.
