butter /ˈbʌtə/ CET4 TEM4 ( buttering, buttered, butters )

• 1. 

  N-MASS Butter is a soft yellow substance made from cream. You spread it on bread or use it in cooking. 黄油

  例：

  ...bread and butter.

  ...面包和黄油。

• 2. 

  V-T If you butter something such as bread or toast, you spread butter on it. 涂黄油

  例：

  She spread pieces of bread on the counter and began buttering them.

  她放了几片面包在柜台上，开始给它们涂黄油。