whetting

v.

（在石头上）磨（刀、斧等）( whet的现在分词 )；引起，刺激（食欲、欲望、兴趣等）；

1. The material is sent in the whet room directly.
   物料直接送进磨室。
2. This product is suitable for fixing and throwing light whet superficially after welding.
   本产品适用于焊接前坡口及焊接后缝焊表面的修磨。

1. He whetted his knife on the stone.
   他在石头上磨刀。
2. The dish will whet your appetite.
   这盘菜能促进你的食欲。
3. Reading travel brochures whetted his appetite for a holiday.
   他看了旅游手册就巴不得去度假。

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