chew
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/tʃuː/
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/tʃuː/
to bite food with your teeth to break it down before swallowing
Always chew your food well to help digestion.
为了帮助消化,一定要充分咀嚼食物。
to bite on something repeatedly, often when nervous or thinking
She tends to chew on her pen when she's concentrating.
她集中注意力时,往往会咬笔。
the action of chewing
Give each bite a good chew before swallowing.
吞咽前要充分咀嚼每一口食物。
a type of chewy candy
This chew is my favorite candy because it lasts long.
这种耐嚼糖果是我最喜欢的,因为它很持久。
tobacco made for chewing
Some people use chew instead of smoking cigarettes.
有些人用嚼烟代替吸烟。