smother in Chinese
smother in Chinese is 做菜 — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
smother in Chinese
做菜
Pronounced: zuò cài
(transitive, cooking) To cook in a close dish.
What does "smother" mean?
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verb To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
"She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving."
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verb To suppress or hold back a feeling, reaction, or activity almost completely.
"He smothered a laugh during the funeral."
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verb To cover something thickly, especially food, with a sauce, topping, or affection.
"She smothered the pancakes in syrup."
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smother in a sentence
- She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving.
- The pillow nearly smothered him in his sleep.
- He smothered a laugh during the funeral.
- The government smothered any public criticism of the project.
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What is "smother" in Chinese?
"smother" in Chinese is 做菜. smother means: To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
How do you pronounce 做菜?
"smother" in Chinese is 做菜, pronounced "zuò cài".
How do you use "smother" in a sentence?
Example: "She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving." In Chinese, "smother" is 做菜.
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