sprinkling

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sprin·kling /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/ noun [singular]

LITTLE/NOT MUCHa small amount of something, especially scattered over an area 少量，一点〔尤指撒在某地方的某物〕

sprinkling of

The hilltops were covered with a sprinkling of snow.

山顶上覆盖着薄薄的白雪。

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sprinkling• Add a teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkling of milled pepper.• Not much on contemporary art but a sprinkling of the new art history proves that publishers are aware of current trends.• I've put a sprinkling of brown sugar and a dash of milk on it.• There are three apartments available, appointed in simple style with a sprinkling of original Umbrian peasant furniture.• Decorate with raspberries and redcurrants, fruit leaves and sprinkling of Sweetex Granulated.• I face the lonely and exposed landscape, softened in this dying hour of the day by a late sprinkling of sun.• Her gaze lingered on his pallor and the sprinkling of grey in his darkish hair.

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