sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ ( sweetening, sweetened, sweetens )

• 1. 

  V-T If you sweeten food or drink, you add sugar, honey, or another sweet substance to it. 使变甜

  例：

  He liberally sweetened his coffee.

  他在咖啡里加了大量的糖。

• 2. 

  V-T If you sweeten something such as an offer or a business deal, you try to make someone want it more by improving it or by increasing the amount you are willing to pay. (通过改善条件或提高价格等) 使 (报价或交易等) 更有诱惑力

  例：

  Kalon Group has sweetened its takeover offer for Manders.

  卡隆集团已经在其收购曼德斯的报价上加了些好处。