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1. spread on; apply; smear

♦ ~漆 apply a coat of paint; paint

♦ ~点软膏 apply some ointment

♦ 给机器部件~油 smear machine parts with grease

2. scribble; scrawl

♦ 别在墙上乱~。 Don't scribble (or scrawl) on the wall.

3. blot out; cross out

♦ ~掉几个字 cross out a few words