expectorate是什么意思？

expectorate

英[ɪkˈspektəreɪt] 美[ɪk'spektəreɪt]

• v. 咳出，吐痰；

第三人称单数：expectorates;

过去式：expectorated;

过去分词：expectorated;

现在分词：expectorating;

名词：expectoration;

例句

• Do not expectorate on the sidewalks. 不要在人行道上吐痰.
• " NEED you expectorate so loudly? " " 至于这么大声儿 吗 ? " 英迪亚说.

英英词典释义

• Verb
  1. clear out the chest and lungs;
  "This drug expectorates quickly"
  2. discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth