Definition of spew

spewverb

phun ra

/spjuː//spjuː/

The word "spew" has a fascinating history. It originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "espoier," which meant "to vomit" or "to provoke." This word was derived from the Latin "spuere," which is also the source of the English word "spit." In Middle English, the word "spew" referred specifically to the act of vomiting or casting up matter from the stomach. Over time, the meaning of "spew" expanded to include other senses, such as to emit or scatter something forcefully, like spewing forth flames or smoke. Today, the word "spew" can also be used figuratively to describe the act of speaking or writing intensely or vehemently, as if pouring out one's thoughts and emotions. Despite its evolution, the core idea of "spew" remains rooted in the idea of something being forced or vomited out.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningcái nôn ra, cái mửa ra, cái thổ ra
type động từ
meaningnôn ra, mửa ra, thổ ra ((cũng) spue)
namespace

to flow out quickly, or to make something flow out quickly, in large amounts

chảy ra nhanh chóng, hoặc làm cho cái gì đó chảy ra nhanh chóng, với số lượng lớn

Example:
  • Flames spewed from the aircraft's engine.

    Ngọn lửa phun ra từ động cơ máy bay.

  • Massive chimneys were spewing out smoke.

    Những ống khói khổng lồ đang phun khói.

  • The tired engine spewed out thick clouds of black smoke as the truck climbed the steep incline.

    Động cơ mệt mỏi phun ra những đám khói đen dày đặc khi chiếc xe tải leo lên con dốc đứng.

  • After a night of heavy drinking, the man spewed out foul-smelling alcohol as he attempted to apologize to his family.

    Sau một đêm uống rượu say, người đàn ông này đã phun ra thứ rượu có mùi hôi thối khi cố gắng xin lỗi gia đình.

  • The wildfire spewed sparks into the air as it raged through the forest.

    Đám cháy rừng phun ra những tia lửa vào không khí khi nó hoành hành khắp khu rừng.

to vomit (= bring food from the stomach back out through the mouth)

nôn (= đưa thức ăn từ dạ dày ra ngoài qua miệng)

Example:
  • He spewed up on the pavement.

    Anh ta nôn ra trên vỉa hè.

  • He makes me want to spew.

    Anh ấy làm tôi muốn nôn ra.

  • She spewed up the entire meal.

    Cô ấy nôn hết bữa ăn ra.

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