knead /niːd/ TEM8 ( kneading, kneaded, kneads )

• 1. 

  V-T When you knead dough or other food, you press and squeeze it with your hands so that it becomes smooth and ready to bake. 揉 (面团等)

  例：

  Lightly knead the mixture on a floured surface.

  在撒有面粉的案板上轻揉该混合物。

• 2. 

  V-T If you knead a part of someone's body, you press or squeeze it with your fingers. 揉捏

  例：

  She felt him knead the aching muscles.

  她感到他在揉捏那些疼痛的肌肉。