| [/ˈswiːtnə(r); ˋswitnɚ/] n 用法:
1 [C, U] (piece of a) substance used to sweeten food or drink, esp as a substitute for sugar 使食物或饮料变甜的物质; （尤指）糖的代用品. 用法:
2 [C] (infml) attempt to persuade sb; bribe （对某人的）劝诱; 贿赂:
The firm offered her a generous bonus as a sweetener. 公司提出给她一笔可观的花红藉以拉拢她. |