1 [U] a thin piece of bread that is heated on both sides to make it brown 烤面包片;吐司:
a piece/slice of toast一片烤面包
2 [C] a toast (to sb/sth) an occasion at which a group of people wish sb happiness, success, etc, by drinking a glass of wine, etc at the same time 干杯;祝酒;敬酒:
I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.我想提议为新娘新郎祝酒。☞Look at drink. 参看drink。
toastverb [T]
toast1/tost; təʊst/n 1 [U] bread that has been heated until it is brown 烤面包(片)﹐吐司: piece/slice of toast 烤面包片see picture at见 BREAD 图2 [C] when people lift their glasses and drink because they want to thank someone, wish someone luck etc〔为答谢或祝福某人而进行的〕祝酒﹐干杯: I’d like to propose a toast to the happy couple. 我提议为这幸福的一对干杯。
toast2v [T] 1 to make bread turn brown by heating it 烤﹐烘〔面包〕2 to lift your glass and drink with other people because you want to thank someone, wish someone luck etc 为…举杯祝酒
toasttoasttoaststoastedtoastingnoun (no plural)1a thin piece of bread that you have cooked so that it is brown: I had a slice of toast and jam for breakfast.2the act of holding up a glass of wine and wishing somebody happiness or success before you drink: They drank a toast to the Queen.▶ toastverb (toasts, toasting, toasted): toasted sandwichesWe all toasted the bride and groom (= at a wedding).