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Definition of sprinkle in English: sprinkleverb ˈsprɪŋk(ə)lˈsprɪŋk(ə)l 1with object and adverbial Cover (an object or surface) with small drops or particles of a substance. I sprinkled the floor with water 我用水洒地。 Example sentencesExamples - Once it has thickened, pour it over the fruit - sprinkle a little icing sugar over the custard to stop a skin forming.
- We joined the party, and we all ate sliced fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chunky sea salt
- The candlelight made his skin glow as if he'd been sprinkled with fairy dust.
- Spread hot mixture over the chips; sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Using a small spoon, sprinkle the surface with sago flour.
- Each of us was served a little mound of risotto, on which I ground pepper and sprinkled Parmesan, with a side of green salad.
- Two large cannolis, each with mini chocolate chips on either end were nestled inside, the tops of the crispy pastry shells sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.
- Pour the soup in bowls, sprinkle the surface with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with sesame crackers.
- Smith starts her day with oatmeal sprinkled with almonds or walnuts and flaxseed.
- Meteorologists have known since 1946 that dry ice sprinkled on clouds can cause rain to fall.
- Take your meat and liberally sprinkle it with salt and pepper on both sides.
- One warm, humid summer day is all it takes to trigger an outbreak of powdery mildew, a fungal disease that causes leaves to look as if they have been sprinkled with talcum powder.
- A vague citrus flavour permeated the sautéed and very tender shrimp, which was sprinkled generously with snow peas and carrots.
- Toast the bread slices, one side only, pile the cheese on an untoasted side, sprinkle a few drops of milk on top of the cheese and grill until the cheese bubbles.
- The accompanying pale yellow fries are crisp, lightly battered, fast-foody and sprinkled with sea salt.
- At night she sprinkles a few drops of lavender oil on her pillow to help her sleep.
- Once the pan was hot enough, I sprinkled the smooth surface with vegetable oil and started reheating yesterday's rice.
- Water brought by the attenders will be blessed during the ceremony, and can then be sprinkled on the graves.
- The nice thing about salt is that it can be sprinkled on nearly everything.
- They were made from a rich yeast dough, contained currants, were additionally flavoured with cinnamon or nutmeg, and were sprinkled with powdered sugar after baking.
- Ladle the mussels into warmed bowls, drizzle over a little more sesame oil and serve sprinkled with the remaining spring onion shreds.
- Douse them with the oil and the vinegar, and then sprinkle them with the thyme and salt and pepper.
- Then he put on his aftershave and sprinkled some on me.
- Salt, then, was too valuable to be sprinkled on food.
- Cover the base with a layer of potato slices, press down lightly, season and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- A priest sprinkles holy water on an infant's head, chanting as he does so.
- Mass begins with the archbishop walking through the aisles, sprinkling holy water left and right.
- In a classic botch-up, the grass at the River Plate Stadium had been liberally sprinkled with sea water, the grass dying in the heat.
- Getting out the cereal, milk and sugar, she walked with them over to the table and poured her breakfast and sprinkled sugar over it.
- Instead, 217 was not such a bad score on a pitch sprinkled with drizzle and well disposed to good seam bowling.
- At some point, fresh chives and tiny capers had been sprinkled on but they were still green, while the exterior of the fish was ever so slightly caramelised.
- Easy to apply, this herbicide may be sprinkled on the soil surface of garden beds or on top of mulch any time of the day throughout the growing season.
- Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the sauce.
- The fried rice was mixed up with tiny pieces of chopped onion and bacon, and was finally sprinkled with chopped green onion.
- Throughout the procession the monks sprinkled sacred water, blessing the people from the community who were lining the streets.
- Seeds are sprinkled evenly on top of this soil and pressed in.
- Aurora was kneeling beside me, lightly sprinkling water on my face to rouse me.
- At the Dawn Temple a saffron robed monk sprinkled us with holy water and tied yellow string around our wrists in exchange for a donation in his bowl.
- If desired grated cheese and breadcrumbs can be sprinkled on top and then bake for a further 20 mins.
- The dish is comprised of strips of beef, deep fried in batter, drizzled with a sweet sauce and sprinkled with sesame.
- Some residents still sprinkle red brick dust on their doorway steps to ward off evil spirits.
- 1.1 Scatter or pour (small drops or particles of a substance) over an object or surface.
洒在…上 sprinkle sesame seeds over the top 在上面撒芝麻。 Example sentencesExamples - Ladle the mussels into warmed bowls, drizzle over a little more sesame oil and serve sprinkled with the remaining spring onion shreds.
- Douse them with the oil and the vinegar, and then sprinkle them with the thyme and salt and pepper.
- Then he put on his aftershave and sprinkled some on me.
- Salt, then, was too valuable to be sprinkled on food.
- A priest sprinkles holy water on an infant's head, chanting as he does so.
- Mass begins with the archbishop walking through the aisles, sprinkling holy water left and right.
- In a classic botch-up, the grass at the River Plate Stadium had been liberally sprinkled with sea water, the grass dying in the heat.
- Getting out the cereal, milk and sugar, she walked with them over to the table and poured her breakfast and sprinkled sugar over it.
- Instead, 217 was not such a bad score on a pitch sprinkled with drizzle and well disposed to good seam bowling.
- The nice thing about salt is that it can be sprinkled on nearly everything.
- At some point, fresh chives and tiny capers had been sprinkled on but they were still green, while the exterior of the fish was ever so slightly caramelised.
- Easy to apply, this herbicide may be sprinkled on the soil surface of garden beds or on top of mulch any time of the day throughout the growing season.
- Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the sauce.
- The fried rice was mixed up with tiny pieces of chopped onion and bacon, and was finally sprinkled with chopped green onion.
- Throughout the procession the monks sprinkled sacred water, blessing the people from the community who were lining the streets.
- Seeds are sprinkled evenly on top of this soil and pressed in.
- Aurora was kneeling beside me, lightly sprinkling water on my face to rouse me.
- At the Dawn Temple a saffron robed monk sprinkled us with holy water and tied yellow string around our wrists in exchange for a donation in his bowl.
- If desired grated cheese and breadcrumbs can be sprinkled on top and then bake for a further 20 mins.
- Cover the base with a layer of potato slices, press down lightly, season and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- The dish is comprised of strips of beef, deep fried in batter, drizzled with a sweet sauce and sprinkled with sesame.
- Some residents still sprinkle red brick dust on their doorway steps to ward off evil spirits.
- Once it has thickened, pour it over the fruit - sprinkle a little icing sugar over the custard to stop a skin forming.
- The candlelight made his skin glow as if he'd been sprinkled with fairy dust.
- We joined the party, and we all ate sliced fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chunky sea salt
- Spread hot mixture over the chips; sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Using a small spoon, sprinkle the surface with sago flour.
- Each of us was served a little mound of risotto, on which I ground pepper and sprinkled Parmesan, with a side of green salad.
- Two large cannolis, each with mini chocolate chips on either end were nestled inside, the tops of the crispy pastry shells sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.
- Pour the soup in bowls, sprinkle the surface with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with sesame crackers.
- Smith starts her day with oatmeal sprinkled with almonds or walnuts and flaxseed.
- Meteorologists have known since 1946 that dry ice sprinkled on clouds can cause rain to fall.
- Take your meat and liberally sprinkle it with salt and pepper on both sides.
- One warm, humid summer day is all it takes to trigger an outbreak of powdery mildew, a fungal disease that causes leaves to look as if they have been sprinkled with talcum powder.
- A vague citrus flavour permeated the sautéed and very tender shrimp, which was sprinkled generously with snow peas and carrots.
- Toast the bread slices, one side only, pile the cheese on an untoasted side, sprinkle a few drops of milk on top of the cheese and grill until the cheese bubbles.
- The accompanying pale yellow fries are crisp, lightly battered, fast-foody and sprinkled with sea salt.
- At night she sprinkles a few drops of lavender oil on her pillow to help her sleep.
- Once the pan was hot enough, I sprinkled the smooth surface with vegetable oil and started reheating yesterday's rice.
- Water brought by the attenders will be blessed during the ceremony, and can then be sprinkled on the graves.
- They were made from a rich yeast dough, contained currants, were additionally flavoured with cinnamon or nutmeg, and were sprinkled with powdered sugar after baking.
Synonyms splash, trickle, spray, shower, spritz spatter scatter, strew drizzle literary bestrew - 1.2 Distribute or disperse something randomly or irregularly throughout (something)
〈喻〉随意点缀；在…中随意穿插 he sprinkled his conversation with quotations 他谈话时随意引用了一些别人的话。 Example sentencesExamples - From the moment she saw its black coat, sprinkled with white hairs, she fell in love with it.
- She pushed her black hair, sprinkled lightly with gray, away from her face and closed her eyes.
- While often sad and grim, the book is nevertheless sprinkled with the author's trademark humor.
- Their internal monologues and many of their conversations are liberally sprinkled with French words and phrases.
- This rich agricultural area, which was sprinkled with old Phoenician harbours, was well within the known world of the Mediterranean trading economy.
- I pushed up the sleeves of my shirt, revealing toned arms lightly sprinkled with dark hair.
- We wandered up into the hills, which are sprinkled just at the moment with sheep: first lambs are due hereabouts in ten days or so.
- The conversation was sprinkled with just the right brand of British wit, capable of making anyone feel at home.
- 1.3 Place or attach (a number of things) at irregularly spaced intervals.
〈喻〉让…星星点点地分布（于） a dress with little daisies sprinkled all over it 缀满小菊花的一件连衣裙。 Example sentencesExamples - Sprinkled throughout the book are insightful, fresh ways of viewing the relationships between soloists and orchestras.
- Factual errors are sprinkled through the text.
- Mountains surround the city and large hills are sprinkled throughout the city.
- Freckles were lightly sprinkled over her nose and her hair was pulled up into a high ponytail.
- He also sprinkles a ton of real Hollywood names throughout his book - and seems to be dead-on accurate with most of the way he uses those names.
- She sprinkles plenty of local locations throughout the book, from the area she remembers so well from growing up around Emblem Street and her beloved West Pennine moors.
- There were freckles sprinkled across his nose, which was something I had never noticed before.
- Pilgrim is a philosophy major, and he sprinkles philosophical humor throughout the book.
- Humor is sprinkled nicely throughout what is mainly meant to be a sentimental story.
- As a bonus, mouthwatering recipes are sprinkled throughout the narrative.
- Although a handful of these tired comic clichés are sprinkled throughout the text, they are not what it - or the actress performing it solo - relies on for laughs.
- Yucca plants are sprinkled throughout the room, and a Tibetan-looking arch lies a few steps ahead.
- Greene had the good sense to tape his conversations with his Dad, whose verbatim reminiscences about the war are sprinkled throughout the book.
- Little nuggets of information are sprinkled throughout.
- He sprinkles witticisms and little musical gems like this throughout the show, entertaining the audience during Williams' many costume changes.
- Tiny yellow flowers were sprinkled throughout the mosses that blanketed the slippery rocks at the waters walls.
- These tidbits are sprinkled throughout the text.
- Such personal anecdotes are sprinkled throughout the book.
- Claims such as ‘white is the new black’ or ‘history is the new cooking’ are liberally sprinkled all over the media.
- Web site addresses are now sprinkled through the pages of The Westmorland Gazette.
2it sprinkles", "it is sprinkling, etc.North American no object Rain very lightly. 点点滴滴下起雨来。 Example sentencesExamples - Suddenly the clouds rolled in and it began to sprinkle.
- The rain wasn't pouring down, nor was it sprinkling, it was a nice little shower.
- Rain had started to sprinkle from the dark sky as she looked around the quiet neighborhood.
- Above us, raindrops began to sprinkle down on the leaves.
- I stood there as it began to sprinkle, only a warning that it was soon going to rain.
- It wasn't fancy, by any means, but it would keep off the rain that was already starting to sprinkle.
- It had begun to sprinkle lightly, but instead of hurrying home, he ignored it.
- It can't be raining that hard, I swear it was sprinkling when I walked in here.
- The next morning Edana woke up to the sounds of rain sprinkling on the pond outside her window.
- Light, cold rain sprinkled throughout the deserted streets; everyone was elsewhere celebrating the new year.
- It started to sprinkle, and then rain and Jaime couldn't move.
- It had begun to sprinkle when he came to a halt in a broad, familiar clearing.
- Then it started to sprinkle lightly and we decided it was time to head home.
- It began to sprinkle, and then slowly turned into a steady rain.
- Small raindrops sprinkled down and landed on their faces.
- A light rain sprinkled from dark thunderclouds above but no one even noticed.
- In fact, at his house it was probably only sprinkling a little.
- Lost in the moment Winnie was oblivious to the fact that it was sprinkling, a shower was about to hit the area.
- The rain sprinkled down, as the car pulled away from the graveyard, and turned onto the highway.
- Soon it started to sprinkle, and then the rain became heavier, and heavier.
noun ˈsprɪŋk(ə)lˈsprɪŋk(ə)l 1A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface. 稀稀拉拉（或稀疏）的东西 a generous sprinkle of pepper 稀稀拉拉地撒上大量的胡椒。 figurative fiction with a sprinkle of fact 〈喻〉含有少量事实的小说作品。 Example sentencesExamples - A light sprinkle of near invisible freckles danced across the bridge of her nose.
- I add milk to the oats and a sprinkle of sugar.
- Fill each tart to the rim with the leek and onion filling and top with a sprinkle of Parmigiano.
- Kevin smiled at the older woman, who had hardly a sprinkle of gray in her hair.
- He was short and thin, with fair hair and a light sprinkle of freckles on his nose.
- Each chapter is named after a food, and a memory is explored through each dish, with a heavy emphasis on Jewish humour and just a sprinkle of pathos.
- In other words, a sprinkle of salt is harmless but 3 grams of salt will kill an adult.
- The Gazette is more political with some humor while the Journal is more humorous with a sprinkle of politics thrown in.
- In a medium salad bowl, combine the sesame oil, rice vinegar and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- An extra drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of brown sugar on top is yummy!
- Try adding a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or balsamic vinegar to a bowl of freshly cut strawberries - it makes a surprising change.
- A sprinkle of freckles over her cheeks and nose made her look adorable.
- The unknown girl was Japanese with dark skin, raven black hair, and a sprinkle of freckles across the bridge of her nose.
- Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a swirl of cream.
- Many wheat breads are simply white breads dressed up with a few sprinkles of whole grains and caramel coloring.
- Garnish the salad with a sprinkle of arugula flowers, if available.
- The weather was cool and overcast, with a slight sprinkle of rain at mid-day.
- A few white fairy lights can add a sprinkle of magic among the winter foliage of evergreen trees and shrubs.
Synonyms small amount, touch, sprinkle, pinch, taste, lick, spot, drop, dab, speck, smack, smattering, sprinkling, splash, dribble, trickle, grain, soupçon, trace, bit, modicum, little, suggestion, suspicion, hint, scintilla, tinge, tincture, whiff, whisper, overtone, undertone, nuance, colouring 2North American in singular A light rain. 〈北美〉稀疏小雨 the rain grew from a mere sprinkle to a respectable drizzle Example sentencesExamples - More little sprigs began sprinkling down on us from above, and then the sprinkle became a downpour.
- The sprinkle had become a downpour by the time Miko reached the forest, as he was not fast enough to escape it.
- At the first sign of sprinkles, we moved as one synchronised team to unfold the glorious rainwear.
- By the time she left the bathroom, it was almost 7 pm. And the rain outside had dwindled to a small shower, or even a sprinkle, at most.
- It began as a light sprinkle at first but within five minutes it was a full-blown downpour.
- Rain was in the forecast, did not look good earlier, but all we got was a brief sprinkle while we were inside.
- The rain first started as a light sprinkle but now it was getting heavier and heavier.
- The sprinkle had become a thunderstorm and the loud thunder resonating throughout her room made Amber spring from her bed in surprise.
- The rain had finally ceased to a gentle sprinkle and looking from his position, his bike hadn't received any kind of water damage.
- She stuck her hand out, letting the soft sprinkles spot it.
- Soon rain was falling all around them - sprinkles at first, then rain in earnest, then torrents.
- The carrier steamed under a small patch of gray clouds, and a light sprinkle fell to the deck.
- There is a light sprinkle starting to fall from the dark sky.
- Once inside of the parlor, she could see that the rain had begun to fall, light sprinkles tapping rhythmically against the window glass.
- The rain outside has slowed down to a light sprinkle.
- It begins to rain, just a sprinkle, and Bobbie tells me to put on my hood.
- Turn on your headlights, even when there's a light sprinkle.
- A light sprinkle on Thursday lead to an evening downpour just days before the race.
Synonyms rainfall, precipitation, raindrops, rainwater, wet weather 3sprinklesNorth American Tiny sugar strands and balls used for decorating cakes and desserts. 〈主北美〉（撒在糕点和甜点上面作装饰用的）糖屑（多为条形或圆粒状） Example sentencesExamples - I bit into a doughnut covered in chocolate sprinkles.
- Friends are threatening to come around with Fanta Lite and biscuits with sprinkles on top.
- Your favorite ice cream flavor is cotton candy and you eat it with rainbow sprinkles.
- We made chocolate cakes and decorated them with sprinkles.
- Make some red icing and then the kids can decorate the top with sprinkles and heart shaped candies.
OriginLate Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch sprenkelen. Rhymesbesprinkle, crinkle, tinkle, twinkle, winkle, wrinkle Definition of sprinkle in US English: sprinkleverbˈsprɪŋk(ə)lˈspriNGk(ə)l 1with object and adverbial Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface) 洒在…上 I sprinkled the floor with water 我用水洒地。 Example sentencesExamples - The fried rice was mixed up with tiny pieces of chopped onion and bacon, and was finally sprinkled with chopped green onion.
- Once the pan was hot enough, I sprinkled the smooth surface with vegetable oil and started reheating yesterday's rice.
- At the Dawn Temple a saffron robed monk sprinkled us with holy water and tied yellow string around our wrists in exchange for a donation in his bowl.
- If desired grated cheese and breadcrumbs can be sprinkled on top and then bake for a further 20 mins.
- Instead, 217 was not such a bad score on a pitch sprinkled with drizzle and well disposed to good seam bowling.
- Salt, then, was too valuable to be sprinkled on food.
- Smith starts her day with oatmeal sprinkled with almonds or walnuts and flaxseed.
- Ladle the mussels into warmed bowls, drizzle over a little more sesame oil and serve sprinkled with the remaining spring onion shreds.
- A priest sprinkles holy water on an infant's head, chanting as he does so.
- Using a small spoon, sprinkle the surface with sago flour.
- The dish is comprised of strips of beef, deep fried in batter, drizzled with a sweet sauce and sprinkled with sesame.
- The nice thing about salt is that it can be sprinkled on nearly everything.
- Take your meat and liberally sprinkle it with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Two large cannolis, each with mini chocolate chips on either end were nestled inside, the tops of the crispy pastry shells sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.
- Once it has thickened, pour it over the fruit - sprinkle a little icing sugar over the custard to stop a skin forming.
- At some point, fresh chives and tiny capers had been sprinkled on but they were still green, while the exterior of the fish was ever so slightly caramelised.
- They were made from a rich yeast dough, contained currants, were additionally flavoured with cinnamon or nutmeg, and were sprinkled with powdered sugar after baking.
- Some residents still sprinkle red brick dust on their doorway steps to ward off evil spirits.
- In a classic botch-up, the grass at the River Plate Stadium had been liberally sprinkled with sea water, the grass dying in the heat.
- Toast the bread slices, one side only, pile the cheese on an untoasted side, sprinkle a few drops of milk on top of the cheese and grill until the cheese bubbles.
- Getting out the cereal, milk and sugar, she walked with them over to the table and poured her breakfast and sprinkled sugar over it.
- We joined the party, and we all ate sliced fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chunky sea salt
- Aurora was kneeling beside me, lightly sprinkling water on my face to rouse me.
- Meteorologists have known since 1946 that dry ice sprinkled on clouds can cause rain to fall.
- Spread hot mixture over the chips; sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Pour the soup in bowls, sprinkle the surface with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with sesame crackers.
- Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the sauce.
- Water brought by the attenders will be blessed during the ceremony, and can then be sprinkled on the graves.
- At night she sprinkles a few drops of lavender oil on her pillow to help her sleep.
- Seeds are sprinkled evenly on top of this soil and pressed in.
- Cover the base with a layer of potato slices, press down lightly, season and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- One warm, humid summer day is all it takes to trigger an outbreak of powdery mildew, a fungal disease that causes leaves to look as if they have been sprinkled with talcum powder.
- Mass begins with the archbishop walking through the aisles, sprinkling holy water left and right.
- Each of us was served a little mound of risotto, on which I ground pepper and sprinkled Parmesan, with a side of green salad.
- Throughout the procession the monks sprinkled sacred water, blessing the people from the community who were lining the streets.
- A vague citrus flavour permeated the sautéed and very tender shrimp, which was sprinkled generously with snow peas and carrots.
- Then he put on his aftershave and sprinkled some on me.
- The accompanying pale yellow fries are crisp, lightly battered, fast-foody and sprinkled with sea salt.
- The candlelight made his skin glow as if he'd been sprinkled with fairy dust.
- Douse them with the oil and the vinegar, and then sprinkle them with the thyme and salt and pepper.
- Easy to apply, this herbicide may be sprinkled on the soil surface of garden beds or on top of mulch any time of the day throughout the growing season.
- 1.1 Scatter or pour (small drops or particles of a substance) over an object or surface.
洒在…上 sprinkle sesame seeds over the top 在上面撒芝麻。 Example sentencesExamples - Cover the base with a layer of potato slices, press down lightly, season and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- A priest sprinkles holy water on an infant's head, chanting as he does so.
- At night she sprinkles a few drops of lavender oil on her pillow to help her sleep.
- Salt, then, was too valuable to be sprinkled on food.
- Instead, 217 was not such a bad score on a pitch sprinkled with drizzle and well disposed to good seam bowling.
- Pour the soup in bowls, sprinkle the surface with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with sesame crackers.
- Spread hot mixture over the chips; sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Easy to apply, this herbicide may be sprinkled on the soil surface of garden beds or on top of mulch any time of the day throughout the growing season.
- Aurora was kneeling beside me, lightly sprinkling water on my face to rouse me.
- We joined the party, and we all ate sliced fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chunky sea salt
- Then he put on his aftershave and sprinkled some on me.
- Toast the bread slices, one side only, pile the cheese on an untoasted side, sprinkle a few drops of milk on top of the cheese and grill until the cheese bubbles.
- A vague citrus flavour permeated the sautéed and very tender shrimp, which was sprinkled generously with snow peas and carrots.
- Each of us was served a little mound of risotto, on which I ground pepper and sprinkled Parmesan, with a side of green salad.
- Mass begins with the archbishop walking through the aisles, sprinkling holy water left and right.
- One warm, humid summer day is all it takes to trigger an outbreak of powdery mildew, a fungal disease that causes leaves to look as if they have been sprinkled with talcum powder.
- Seeds are sprinkled evenly on top of this soil and pressed in.
- Take your meat and liberally sprinkle it with salt and pepper on both sides.
- The nice thing about salt is that it can be sprinkled on nearly everything.
- Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the sauce.
- Water brought by the attenders will be blessed during the ceremony, and can then be sprinkled on the graves.
- Using a small spoon, sprinkle the surface with sago flour.
- The dish is comprised of strips of beef, deep fried in batter, drizzled with a sweet sauce and sprinkled with sesame.
- Ladle the mussels into warmed bowls, drizzle over a little more sesame oil and serve sprinkled with the remaining spring onion shreds.
- Smith starts her day with oatmeal sprinkled with almonds or walnuts and flaxseed.
- Getting out the cereal, milk and sugar, she walked with them over to the table and poured her breakfast and sprinkled sugar over it.
- Once the pan was hot enough, I sprinkled the smooth surface with vegetable oil and started reheating yesterday's rice.
- If desired grated cheese and breadcrumbs can be sprinkled on top and then bake for a further 20 mins.
- At the Dawn Temple a saffron robed monk sprinkled us with holy water and tied yellow string around our wrists in exchange for a donation in his bowl.
- The fried rice was mixed up with tiny pieces of chopped onion and bacon, and was finally sprinkled with chopped green onion.
- Some residents still sprinkle red brick dust on their doorway steps to ward off evil spirits.
- Douse them with the oil and the vinegar, and then sprinkle them with the thyme and salt and pepper.
- Meteorologists have known since 1946 that dry ice sprinkled on clouds can cause rain to fall.
- Throughout the procession the monks sprinkled sacred water, blessing the people from the community who were lining the streets.
- In a classic botch-up, the grass at the River Plate Stadium had been liberally sprinkled with sea water, the grass dying in the heat.
- They were made from a rich yeast dough, contained currants, were additionally flavoured with cinnamon or nutmeg, and were sprinkled with powdered sugar after baking.
- The candlelight made his skin glow as if he'd been sprinkled with fairy dust.
- The accompanying pale yellow fries are crisp, lightly battered, fast-foody and sprinkled with sea salt.
- Once it has thickened, pour it over the fruit - sprinkle a little icing sugar over the custard to stop a skin forming.
- At some point, fresh chives and tiny capers had been sprinkled on but they were still green, while the exterior of the fish was ever so slightly caramelised.
- Two large cannolis, each with mini chocolate chips on either end were nestled inside, the tops of the crispy pastry shells sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.
Synonyms splash, trickle, spray, shower, spritz scatter, strew - 1.2 Distribute or disperse something randomly or irregularly throughout (something)
〈喻〉随意点缀；在…中随意穿插 he sprinkled his conversation with quotations 他谈话时随意引用了一些别人的话。 Example sentencesExamples - This rich agricultural area, which was sprinkled with old Phoenician harbours, was well within the known world of the Mediterranean trading economy.
- From the moment she saw its black coat, sprinkled with white hairs, she fell in love with it.
- I pushed up the sleeves of my shirt, revealing toned arms lightly sprinkled with dark hair.
- We wandered up into the hills, which are sprinkled just at the moment with sheep: first lambs are due hereabouts in ten days or so.
- While often sad and grim, the book is nevertheless sprinkled with the author's trademark humor.
- The conversation was sprinkled with just the right brand of British wit, capable of making anyone feel at home.
- Their internal monologues and many of their conversations are liberally sprinkled with French words and phrases.
- She pushed her black hair, sprinkled lightly with gray, away from her face and closed her eyes.
- 1.3 Place or attach (a number of things) at irregularly spaced intervals.
〈喻〉让…星星点点地分布（于） a dress with little daisies sprinkled all over it 缀满小菊花的一件连衣裙。 Example sentencesExamples - Factual errors are sprinkled through the text.
- Freckles were lightly sprinkled over her nose and her hair was pulled up into a high ponytail.
- Pilgrim is a philosophy major, and he sprinkles philosophical humor throughout the book.
- Mountains surround the city and large hills are sprinkled throughout the city.
- Although a handful of these tired comic clichés are sprinkled throughout the text, they are not what it - or the actress performing it solo - relies on for laughs.
- Little nuggets of information are sprinkled throughout.
- These tidbits are sprinkled throughout the text.
- Sprinkled throughout the book are insightful, fresh ways of viewing the relationships between soloists and orchestras.
- Yucca plants are sprinkled throughout the room, and a Tibetan-looking arch lies a few steps ahead.
- She sprinkles plenty of local locations throughout the book, from the area she remembers so well from growing up around Emblem Street and her beloved West Pennine moors.
- Such personal anecdotes are sprinkled throughout the book.
- He also sprinkles a ton of real Hollywood names throughout his book - and seems to be dead-on accurate with most of the way he uses those names.
- Greene had the good sense to tape his conversations with his Dad, whose verbatim reminiscences about the war are sprinkled throughout the book.
- Claims such as ‘white is the new black’ or ‘history is the new cooking’ are liberally sprinkled all over the media.
- He sprinkles witticisms and little musical gems like this throughout the show, entertaining the audience during Williams' many costume changes.
- Tiny yellow flowers were sprinkled throughout the mosses that blanketed the slippery rocks at the waters walls.
- As a bonus, mouthwatering recipes are sprinkled throughout the narrative.
- There were freckles sprinkled across his nose, which was something I had never noticed before.
- Web site addresses are now sprinkled through the pages of The Westmorland Gazette.
- Humor is sprinkled nicely throughout what is mainly meant to be a sentimental story.
2it sprinkles", "it is sprinkling, etc.North American no object Rain very lightly. 点点滴滴下起雨来。 Example sentencesExamples - It wasn't fancy, by any means, but it would keep off the rain that was already starting to sprinkle.
- Light, cold rain sprinkled throughout the deserted streets; everyone was elsewhere celebrating the new year.
- Lost in the moment Winnie was oblivious to the fact that it was sprinkling, a shower was about to hit the area.
- The rain sprinkled down, as the car pulled away from the graveyard, and turned onto the highway.
- It can't be raining that hard, I swear it was sprinkling when I walked in here.
- The rain wasn't pouring down, nor was it sprinkling, it was a nice little shower.
- Small raindrops sprinkled down and landed on their faces.
- It had begun to sprinkle lightly, but instead of hurrying home, he ignored it.
- A light rain sprinkled from dark thunderclouds above but no one even noticed.
- Rain had started to sprinkle from the dark sky as she looked around the quiet neighborhood.
- Above us, raindrops began to sprinkle down on the leaves.
- The next morning Edana woke up to the sounds of rain sprinkling on the pond outside her window.
- Soon it started to sprinkle, and then the rain became heavier, and heavier.
- In fact, at his house it was probably only sprinkling a little.
- Suddenly the clouds rolled in and it began to sprinkle.
- Then it started to sprinkle lightly and we decided it was time to head home.
- I stood there as it began to sprinkle, only a warning that it was soon going to rain.
- It began to sprinkle, and then slowly turned into a steady rain.
- It had begun to sprinkle when he came to a halt in a broad, familiar clearing.
- It started to sprinkle, and then rain and Jaime couldn't move.
nounˈsprɪŋk(ə)lˈspriNGk(ə)l 1A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface. 稀稀拉拉（或稀疏）的东西 a generous sprinkle of pepper 稀稀拉拉地撒上大量的胡椒。 figurative fiction with a sprinkle of fact 〈喻〉含有少量事实的小说作品。 Example sentencesExamples - In a medium salad bowl, combine the sesame oil, rice vinegar and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- In other words, a sprinkle of salt is harmless but 3 grams of salt will kill an adult.
- I add milk to the oats and a sprinkle of sugar.
- Serve with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a swirl of cream.
- Kevin smiled at the older woman, who had hardly a sprinkle of gray in her hair.
- Each chapter is named after a food, and a memory is explored through each dish, with a heavy emphasis on Jewish humour and just a sprinkle of pathos.
- The unknown girl was Japanese with dark skin, raven black hair, and a sprinkle of freckles across the bridge of her nose.
- Try adding a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or balsamic vinegar to a bowl of freshly cut strawberries - it makes a surprising change.
- An extra drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of brown sugar on top is yummy!
- He was short and thin, with fair hair and a light sprinkle of freckles on his nose.
- A few white fairy lights can add a sprinkle of magic among the winter foliage of evergreen trees and shrubs.
- Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- The weather was cool and overcast, with a slight sprinkle of rain at mid-day.
- Many wheat breads are simply white breads dressed up with a few sprinkles of whole grains and caramel coloring.
- Garnish the salad with a sprinkle of arugula flowers, if available.
- A light sprinkle of near invisible freckles danced across the bridge of her nose.
- A sprinkle of freckles over her cheeks and nose made her look adorable.
- The Gazette is more political with some humor while the Journal is more humorous with a sprinkle of politics thrown in.
- Fill each tart to the rim with the leek and onion filling and top with a sprinkle of Parmigiano.
Synonyms small amount, touch, sprinkle, pinch, taste, lick, spot, drop, dab, speck, smack, smattering, sprinkling, splash, dribble, trickle, grain, soupçon, trace, bit, modicum, little, suggestion, suspicion, hint, scintilla, tinge, tincture, whiff, whisper, overtone, undertone, nuance, colouring 2North American in singular A light rain. 〈北美〉稀疏小雨 Example sentencesExamples - At the first sign of sprinkles, we moved as one synchronised team to unfold the glorious rainwear.
- The sprinkle had become a downpour by the time Miko reached the forest, as he was not fast enough to escape it.
- The carrier steamed under a small patch of gray clouds, and a light sprinkle fell to the deck.
- By the time she left the bathroom, it was almost 7 pm. And the rain outside had dwindled to a small shower, or even a sprinkle, at most.
- It begins to rain, just a sprinkle, and Bobbie tells me to put on my hood.
- It began as a light sprinkle at first but within five minutes it was a full-blown downpour.
- The sprinkle had become a thunderstorm and the loud thunder resonating throughout her room made Amber spring from her bed in surprise.
- There is a light sprinkle starting to fall from the dark sky.
- Once inside of the parlor, she could see that the rain had begun to fall, light sprinkles tapping rhythmically against the window glass.
- Soon rain was falling all around them - sprinkles at first, then rain in earnest, then torrents.
- The rain outside has slowed down to a light sprinkle.
- Rain was in the forecast, did not look good earlier, but all we got was a brief sprinkle while we were inside.
- More little sprigs began sprinkling down on us from above, and then the sprinkle became a downpour.
- She stuck her hand out, letting the soft sprinkles spot it.
- The rain had finally ceased to a gentle sprinkle and looking from his position, his bike hadn't received any kind of water damage.
- Turn on your headlights, even when there's a light sprinkle.
- The rain first started as a light sprinkle but now it was getting heavier and heavier.
- A light sprinkle on Thursday lead to an evening downpour just days before the race.
Synonyms rainfall, precipitation, raindrops, rainwater, wet weather 3sprinklesNorth American Tiny sugar shapes, typically rods and balls, used for decorating cakes, ice cream, and other desserts. 〈主北美〉（撒在糕点和甜点上面作装饰用的）糖屑（多为条形或圆粒状） Example sentencesExamples - Friends are threatening to come around with Fanta Lite and biscuits with sprinkles on top.
- We made chocolate cakes and decorated them with sprinkles.
- Your favorite ice cream flavor is cotton candy and you eat it with rainbow sprinkles.
- I bit into a doughnut covered in chocolate sprinkles.
- Make some red icing and then the kids can decorate the top with sprinkles and heart shaped candies.
OriginLate Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch sprenkelen. |