柯林斯词典pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ (pestles) 1. N-COUNT A pestle is a short rod with a thick round end. It is used for crushing things such as herbs, spices, or grain in a bowl called a mortar. 捣锤 返回 pestle剑桥词典a heavy stick made of clay , stone , or metal with a thick , rounded end, used for crushing substances in a mortar (= a small strong bowl ) by hitting or rubbing them 杵；碾槌 Crush the garlic into a paste using a pestle and mortar . 用杵和臼把蒜捣成泥。 返回 pestle