knead
US /niːd/
UK /niːd/
1.
揉, 捏
work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.
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She began to knead the dough on the floured surface.
她開始在撒了麵粉的表面上揉麵團。
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The baker expertly kneaded the bread dough until it was smooth and elastic.
麵包師熟練地揉著麵包麵團，直到它變得光滑有彈性。
2.
揉捏, 按摩
massage or squeeze (a part of the body) with the hands.
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The therapist began to gently knead the tense muscles in her back.
治療師開始輕輕地揉捏她背部緊張的肌肉。
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He asked his partner to knead his shoulders after a long day at work.
他請伴侶在長時間工作後揉捏他的肩膀。