🔍 Tìm kiếm từ vựng
to soften
Verb
làm mềm, làm dịu
to make something less firm or solid
"Warm water can help soften cuticles before a manicure ."
to hone
Verb
mài, làm sắc
to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening
"The gardener hones the pruning shears to make clean cuts on branches ."
to sharpen
Verb
mài, làm sắc
to make an object pointed or sharper
"The barber regularly sharpens the scissors to provide precise haircuts ."
to crystallize
Verb
kết tinh, làm kết tinh
to cause something to change into one or more crystals
"The jeweler used specific conditions to crystallize minerals into gemstones ."
to granulate
Verb
tạo hạt, nghiền thành hạt nhỏ
to break a substance down into small particles
"The pharmacist needed to granulate the medication to ensure proper dosage ."
to fluff
Verb
làm bông lên, làm mềm
to make something soft and puffy, often by shaking or arranging it for added volume
"She fluffed the skirt of her dress before stepping onto the stage , ensuring it fell gracefully around her ."
to thin
Verb
làm thưa, làm mỏng
to reduce the density of something
"The gardener thinned the carrots to allow the remaining ones more space to grow ."
to blur
Verb
làm mờ, làm nhòe
to make something appear less clear or distinct
"The rain on the windowpane began to blur the view of the street ."
to wrinkle
Verb
nhăn, làm nhàu
to create folds or creases on a previously smooth surface
"The toddler wrinkled the pages of the magazine while exploring its glossy pictures ."
to crease
Verb
nhăn, gấp nếp
to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface
"He carefully folded the letter , trying not to crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines ."
to crumple
Verb
vò nát, bóp nhàu
to crush, fold, or wrinkle something, resulting in irregular and uneven creases
"In a fit of anger , he crumpled the letter and threw it across the room ."
to fold
Verb
gấp, xếp
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
"She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table ."
to tangle
Verb
rối, quấn vào nhau
to become twisted or knotted together in a confusing manner
"The long hair tended to tangle in the windy weather , requiring extra care when combing ."
to twist
Verb
vặn, xoắn
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
"He twisted the flexible plastic tubing into intricate shapes to create a unique sculpture ."
to intertwine
Verb
đan xen, quấn vào nhau
to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure
"The vines seemed to naturally intertwine, forming a lush and intricate pattern along the garden fence ."
to warp
Verb
làm biến dạng, làm cong
to bend or change shape, often due to pressure or exposure to heat
"The plastic toy warped in the sun , losing its original shape ."
to bend
Verb
uốn cong, bẻ cong
to make something straight become curved or folded
"The strong wind began to bend the tall grass in the open field ."
to contort
Verb
vặn vẹo, uốn cong
to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape
"The artist used wire to contort and shape it into a sculpture that defied conventional forms ."
to dab
Verb
chấm nhẹ, vỗ nhẹ
to touch or strike something with a quick and light movement
"The dancer used a tissue to dab the sweat from her forehead during the performance ."
to finger
Verb
sờ bằng ngón tay, dùng ngón tay cảm nhận
to touch or handle something using the fingers
"The art conservator wore gloves as she gently fingered the edges of the ancient painting to assess its condition ."
to clap
Verb
vỗ tay, đập tay
to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention
"Guests clapped politely at the end of the speech ."
to applaud
Verb
vỗ tay
to clap one's hands as a sign of approval
"The crowd could n't help but applaud when the skilled chef presented the beautifully plated dish ."
to slap
Verb
tát, đánh
to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound
"Unable to control his frustration , he let out a yell and threatened to slap the malfunctioning computer ."
to pat
Verb
vỗ nhẹ, vuốt ve
to touch or hit gently and repeatedly with an open hand
"The chef skillfully patted the dough to shape it into a perfect circle for the pizza crust ."
to pet
Verb
vuốt ve, âu yếm
to stroke or caress an animal as a gesture of care or attention
"Visitors are encouraged to pet and interact with the farm animals at the petting zoo."
to stroke
Verb
vuốt ve, xoa nhẹ
to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair
"To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian gently stroked its back while examining it ."
to rub
Verb
xoa, mát xa
to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions
"He rubbed his forehead in frustration as he tried to solve the difficult puzzle ."
to massage
Verb
xoa bóp, mát xa
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
"After a long flight , he booked a session to have a professional masseur massage his fatigued legs ."
to cup
Verb
khum lại, tạo hình cốc
to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner
"He cupped his hands together , creating a makeshift container for the stray kitten ."
to fiddle
Verb
nghịch, chơi với
to touch or handle something in a restless, absentminded, or often playful manner
"The toddler happily fiddles with building blocks, creating imaginative structures on the floor."