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- with obj. and adverbial of direction take or move (someone or something) in a particular direction suddenly and quickly迅速移动; 飞快带走; 急忙运送:
his jacket was whisked away for dry-cleaning.
他的外套被匆匆送去干洗了。
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- move (something) through the air with a light, sweeping movement弹; 拂; 轻轻晃动:
hippopotamuses spread their scents by whisking their tails.
河马通过轻轻摇尾散发气味。
2
- with obj. beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement搅打(奶油、蛋等物质)。
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- a utensil for whipping eggs or cream打蛋器; 搅打器。
2
- (亦作 fly whisk)a bunch of grass, twigs, or bristles for removing dust or flies弹帚; 小笤帚。
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- in sing. a brief, rapid action or movement迅速移动; 一扫而过:
a whisk round St Basil's cathedral.
走马观花地游览圣巴西勒大教堂。
词源
late Middle English: of Scandinavian origin.