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skewer

/ˈskjuɚ/

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1 · v.

to push a thin pointed rod through food or another object

用签子串起；刺穿

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Skewer the vegetables before placing them on the grill.
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把蔬菜串在签子上，再放到烤架上。
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Pronunciation: /ˈskjuɚ/

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