a substance used to sweeten food or drink, especially one other than sugar (尤指除糖以外的)甜料,甜味剂 ■(informal, chiefly Brit.)an inducement, typically in the form of money or a concession (非正式,主英)好处,笼络物(多指钱或让步) a sweetener may persuade them to sell. 给点好处可能会说服他们出售。