sup

sup1
(supped, supping)
  1. [with obj.](dated or N. English)take (drink or liquid food) by sips or spoonfuls
    (旧 或 北英格兰)小口小口地喝,一匙一匙地喝,啜饮,呷
    she supped up her soup delightedly.
    她高兴地喝完了汤。
    [no obj.]he was supping straight from the bottle.
    他直接对着瓶子喝。
noun
  1. a sip of liquid
    一口,一啜
    he took another sup of wine.
    他又喝了一口酒。
    ■[mass noun](N. English & Irish)alcoholic drink
    (北英格兰,爱尔兰)饮酒
语源
  1. Old English sūpan (verb), sūpa (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuipen, German saufen 'to drink'

sup2
(supped, supping)
  1. [no obj.](dated)eat supper
    (旧)吃晚餐
    you'll sup on seafood delicacies.
    你晚饭会吃到美味的海鲜。
常用词组
he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon
  1. (proverb)a person who has dealings with a dangerous or wily person should be cautious
    (谚)和坏人打交道必须小心
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French super, of Germanic origin; related to sup
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