单词 | expectorate |
释义 | Related topics: Humanex·pec·to·rate /ɪkˈspektəreɪt/ verb [intransitive] formalHBH to force liquid out of your mouth 咳出;吐出 SYN spit→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusexpectorate• Later tough mucus may form which is difficult to expectorate.• Whoosh! your lips expectorate a stream of self-igniting gasoline.• Inability to expectorate and is obliged to swallow any sputum that is raised; it may taste greasy.Origin expectorate (1600-1700) Latin past participle of expectorare, from pectus “chest”ex·pec·to·rate verbChineseSyllable liquid your mouth out to of force Corpus |
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