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bite

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: bitesQuá khứ: bitPhân từ 2: bittenV-ing: biting

The word carries a sharp, sudden energy. It implies a momentary, forceful application of pressure that breaks a surface. While it often describes animal behavior, it is frequently used to describe sensory intensity, such as the sting of cold wind or the acidity of a lemon, suggesting a piercing sensation that catches the observer off guard. In social or psychological contexts, the term shifts toward aggression or regret. It describes a verbal attack or the lingering feeling of guilt when a missed opportunity haunts someone, evoking a mental image of being gnawed at by a persistent, uncomfortable thought.

Countable when referring to a single mouthful of food or a specific insect sting. Uncountable when referring to the general action or quality of sharpness in a flavor.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To grip or cut into something with the teeth.

"The dog might bite if you touch its food."

Nội động từ

To use teeth to cut into something.

"Be careful, the puppy likes to bite."

Danh từ

A piece of food that is small enough to be eaten in one mouthful.

"She took a small bite of the apple."

Danh từ

The act of cutting into something with teeth or a sharp object.

"The spider's bite caused a red welt on his arm."

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