butter
Произношение: [ˈbʌtər]
Слово
Контекст: «food»
(noun) a yellowish fat made from cream. It's used for cooking, spreading on bread, or making things taste better.
Пример
I love spreading butter on my toast in the morning.
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He doesn't like butter on his vegetables.
Пример
Do you want butter on your popcorn?
Контекст: «cooking»
(verb) to spread butter on something, usually food. Like when you take a knife and put butter on a slice of bread.
Пример
She butters her bread before adding jam.
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He never butters his bagel; he prefers it plain.
Пример
Will you butter the muffins before serving them?
Контекст: «manipulation»
(verb) to flatter someone to gain favor or an advantage. It’s like being very nice to someone so they help you.
Пример
She buttered up her teacher to get extra help on the project.
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He didn't try to butter up his boss; he was honest instead.
Пример
Are you going to butter him up before asking for a favor?
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