English Dictionary

whet

/ˈwɛt/

verb

(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone. / (transitive) To stimulate or make more keen. / (transitive, obsolete) To preen.

I need to whet my appetite before dinner.

意味（1）

(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

Why dost thou whet thy knife so earnestly?

意味（2）

(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.

to whet one's appetite or one's courage

意味（3）

(transitive, obsolete) To preen.