icing

in Vietnamese Đường phết, kem phủ bánh

BrE /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ AmE /ˈaɪsɪŋ/

noun en → vi

1 DESSERT TOPPING [uncountable] B1

Đường phết, kem phủ bánh

a sweet mixture that is spread on cakes and other desserts to make them look more attractive and taste better

  • icing on a cake

Collocations icing sugar · icing the cake

  • She put some icing on top of the cake.

    Cô ấy đã phủ một lớp đường phết lên trên bánh.

2 SPORTS [uncountable] B2

Ưu thế, lợi thế dẫn trước

a situation in a game or sport where one team is winning and the other team has little chance of catching up

  • have/hold the icing on the cake

Collocations icing on the cake of victory · take the icing off the cake

  • The home team had a big icing in the second half.

    Đội nhà đã có lợi thế dẫn trước lớn trong hiệp hai.