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磨快, 刺激
to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest
- He whets his appetite with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread.
他用新鲜出炉面包的诱人香气刺激他的食欲。
- Last night, she whetted her curiosity by delving into the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
昨晚，她通过深入研究古代文明的奥秘来激发了她的好奇心。
- Tomorrow, they will whet their interest in photography by attending a workshop on landscape photography.
明天，他们将通过参加一个关于风景摄影的研讨会来激发他们对摄影的兴趣。
- The advertisement is currently whetting consumers' appetites with enticing images of gourmet cuisine.
广告目前正用美食的诱人图片刺激消费者的食欲。
- Over the years, they have whetted their intellects through rigorous study and exploration of new ideas.
多年来，他们通过严格的学习和新思想的探索磨砺了自己的才智。
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磨快, 使锋利
to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone
- The blacksmith carefully whetted the sword's blade against the sharpening stone to ensure a razor-sharp edge.
铁匠小心地在磨刀石上磨剑刃，以确保刀刃锋利如剃刀。
- Before going hunting, the outdoorsman took the time to whet the knife's blade to enhance its cutting efficiency.
在去打猎之前，这位户外爱好者花时间磨了刀片以提高其切割效率。
- The barber skillfully whetted the straight razor, ensuring it was sharp enough for a smooth and precise shave.
理发师熟练地磨砺了直剃刀，确保它足够锋利以实现平滑而精确的剃须。
- The outdoor enthusiast packed a small whetstone in the camping gear to quickly whet the blade of the pocket knife when needed.
户外爱好者在露营装备中装了一块小磨刀石，以便在需要时快速磨利小刀的刀刃。
- Before the woodworking project, the carpenter took a moment to whet the plane's blade to achieve a smooth finish on the wood.
在木工项目开始前，木匠花了一点时间来磨刨子的刀刃，以实现木材的光滑完成。