wick
/wɪk/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
蜡烛中燃烧发光的棉线。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“蜡烛点不着，因为烛芯太短了。”
“点燃前应该修剪烛芯，避免产生太多烟。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre/fiber, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.
“Trim the wick fairly short, so that the flame does not smoke.”