skim in Chinese
skim in Chinese is 脫脂的, 滑, 做 — skim means to read something quickly, picking up only the main points.
skim in Chinese
脫脂的
Pronounced: tuō zhī de
(of milk) Having lowered fat content.
滑
Pronounced: huá
(transitive) To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of.
做
Pronounced: zuò
(transitive) To throw an object so it bounces on water.
What does "skim" mean?
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verb To read something quickly, picking up only the main points.
"I skimmed the report before the meeting instead of reading it word for word."
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verb To move or pass lightly and quickly along or just above a surface.
"The stone skimmed across the lake before sinking."
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verb To remove a substance floating on top of a liquid.
"Skim the fat off the soup before serving."
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verb To illegally copy card details, or steal small amounts of money from transactions, without detection.
"The device on the ATM was used to skim card numbers."
skim in a sentence
- I skimmed the report before the meeting instead of reading it word for word.
- The stone skimmed across the lake before sinking.
- Skim the fat off the soup before serving.
- The device on the ATM was used to skim card numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "skim" in Chinese?
"skim" in Chinese is 脫脂的, 滑, 做. skim means: To read something quickly, picking up only the main points.
How do you pronounce 脫脂的?
"skim" in Chinese is 脫脂的, pronounced "tuō zhī de".
How do you use "skim" in a sentence?
Example: "I skimmed the report before the meeting instead of reading it word for word." In Chinese, "skim" is 脫脂的, 滑, 做.
Are there other ways to say "skim" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "skim": 脫脂的, 滑, 做.
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