to increase someone's interest in and wish for something, usually by giving them a small experience of it
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1. I've read only the first few pages of her book, but it was enough to whet my appetite. 她的书我只看了开头几页,但已经引起我极大的兴趣。 2. A really good catalogue can also whet customers' appetites for merchandise. 一份真正好的商品目录也可以激起顾客购买的欲望。