lick /lɪk/ CET4 TEM4 ( licking, licked, licks )

• 1. 

  V-T When people or animals lick something, they move their tongue across its surface. 舔

  例：

  She folded up her letter, licking the envelope flap with relish.

  她把信折起来，享受地舔着信封盖。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Lick is also a noun. 舔

  例：

  It's incredible how long a cat can go without more than a lick of milk or water.

  不可思议的是，猫不舔一口奶或一滴水能活这么久。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A lick of something is a small amount of it. 少量 [非正式] [usu N 'of' n]

  例：

  It could do with a lick of paint to brighten up its premises.

  用一点涂料就可以让房子明亮起来。

• 4. 

  to lick into shape →see shape