/sɔ:lt;(brit also 英亦作) sɒlt ||; sɔlt; sɔlt/noun1 [U] a common white substance that is found in sea water and the earth. Salt is used in cooking for flavouring food 盐: Season with salt and pepper. 用盐和胡椒粉调味。Add a pinch(= a small amount)of salt. 搀点儿盐。
2 [C] (in chemistry 化学) a chemical mixture(
compound)of a metal and an acid 盐(金属与酸的化合物)
salt adj salt water 咸水
rub salt into the wound/sb's wounds→
RUBtake sth with a pinch of salt→
PINCH²