ooze
[u:z] verb intransitive + adverb or preposition transitive
■to flow slowly out of something through a small opening, or to slowly produce a thick sticky liquid 渗出；冒出；分泌出•Blood was still oozing out of the wound.伤口还在往外渗血。 •She removed the bandage to reveal a red swollen wound oozing pus.她解下绷带，露出红肿渗脓的伤口。 •The waiter brought her a massive pizza oozing (with)cheese.侍者给她端来一大块淌着起司的薄饼。 •figurative He oozes (= has a lot of) charm/confidence.他魅力／信心十足。
[u:z] noun uncountable
■a thick brown liquid made of earth and water, found at the bottom of a river or lake （河或湖底的）淤泥，软泥，烂泥•Many millions of years ago, our ancestors climbed out of the primeval ooze onto dry land.很久很久以前，我们的祖先从远古时代的泥淖登上了干燥的陆地。 |