skimming
- IPA[ˈskimiNG]
美式
- the removal of a substance from the surface of a liquid；the action of stealing or embezzling money, especially in small amounts over a period of time
noun: skimming
- 釋義
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名詞
- 1. the removal of a substance from the surface of a liquid he recommended frequent skimming of the downwind sides of the ponds
- ▪ informal the action of stealing or embezzling money, especially in small amounts over a period of time every business owner he knows who has cash receipts does a little skimming
- ▪ the action of fraudulently copying credit or debit card details with a card swipe or other device although the incidence of card skimming is low, you should observe precautions
- 2. the action of reading something quickly so as to note only the important points in my skimming, I missed that
- remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid: as the scum rises, skim it off
- a thin layer of a substance on the surface of a liquid: a skim of ice
Oxford American Dictionary
- remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid: as the scum rises, skim it off
- a thin layer of a substance on the surface of a liquid: a skim of ice
Oxford Dictionary
- (of milk) having had some of the cream removed.
Oxford Dictionary
- milk from which the cream has been removed.
Oxford Dictionary
- milk from which the cream has been removed.
Oxford American Dictionary
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- IPA[ˈskɪmɪŋ]
英式
- the removal of a substance from the surface of a liquid: he recommended frequent skimming of the downwind sides of the ponds
Oxford Dictionary
