whisk

whisk
verb
  1. [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。
    ■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)
noun
  1. 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
  3. [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兹尔大教堂。
语源
  1. late Middle English: of Scandinavian origin
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