Licking

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lick

(n.) A lapping with the tongue.

(n.) A flogging or castigation.

约西亚整理

• The dog growled again; and licking his lips, eyed Oliver as if he were anxious to attach himself to his windpipe without delay. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• You young dog, said the man, licking his lips, what fat cheeks you ha' got. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 远大前程.
• Cuff was licking me for breaking a bottle of milk, and Figs wouldn't stand it. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• What a licking I shall get when it's over, young Osborne thought, picking up his man. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• He blinked forbearingly, with a male, bored expression, licking his whiskers. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
• Yes, I am not very well, answered the other, making obvious efforts to pull himself together, and licking his dry lips before he spoke. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯回忆录.
• Mr. Krook therefore drives her out before him, and she goes furtively downstairs, winding her lithe tail and licking her lips. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.

吉尔达整理