knead /niːd/ star1 TEM8 (kneading,kneaded,kneads)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） When you knead dough or other food, you press and squeeze it with your hands so that it becomes smooth and ready to bake. 揉 (面团等)

  例：

  Lightly knead the mixture on a floured surface.

  在撒有面粉的案板上轻揉该混合物。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you knead a part of someone's body, you press or squeeze it with your fingers. 揉捏

  例：

  She felt him knead the aching muscles.

  她感到他在揉捏那些疼痛的肌肉。