sweetener
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/ˈswiːtnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈswiːtnə(r)/
A sweetener is a substance that makes food or drinks taste sweet without using sugar.
Some people use sweeteners to reduce their sugar intake.
一些人使用甜味剂来减少他们的糖分摄入量。
A sweetener can also refer to something extra given to persuade someone to agree to a deal or do a favor, often in a secretive or dishonest way.
The company offered a signing bonus as a sweetener to attract new talent.
该公司提供了签约奖金作为吸引新人才的诱因。