sweetener
US /ˈswiːt.nɚ/
UK /ˈswiːt.nɚ/
1.
甜味剂
a substance used to sweeten food or drink
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Many diet sodas use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.
许多减肥汽水使用人造甜味剂代替糖。
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Honey is a natural sweetener.
蜂蜜是一种天然甜味剂。
2.
甜头, 诱惑
something offered to make a deal or situation more attractive
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The company offered a bonus as a sweetener to close the deal.
公司提供奖金作为促成交易的甜头。
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The new features were a great sweetener for the software package.
新功能是该软件包的一大亮点。