
好词典

源自中古英语bunne,可能来自古法语bugne(意为'肿胀的面团'),最终源自拉丁语bulla(气泡)。
❶ 一种小而圆的面包,通常略带甜味,可以直接吃或切开夹馅料。常见于汉堡或早餐食用。
“She bought a cinnamon bun for breakfast.”
(她买了个肉桂卷当早餐。)
“The burger comes with a sesame seed bun.”
(这个汉堡配的是芝麻面包。)
❶ 女性将头发挽成的圆髻发型,通常用发夹固定,显得整洁干练。
“She tied her hair into a neat bun for the interview.”
(她把头发扎成整齐的发髻去参加面试。)
“The ballerina always wears her hair in a tight bun.”
(这位芭蕾舞演员总是把头发扎成紧实的圆髻。)
bun in the oven — 英语俚语,幽默地表示女性怀孕的状态,字面意思是'烤箱里有面包'。
“They just announced they have a bun in the oven!”
(他们刚宣布'烤箱里有面包'(怀孕了)!)
have a bun in the oven — 与上条类似,表示某人怀孕的俏皮说法。
“Looks like Sarah has a bun in the oven - she's due in June.”
(看起来Sarah怀孕了——预产期在六月。)