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cabbage

UK //ˈkæbɪdʒ//US //ˈkæbɪdʒ//

词源

源自中古英语 caboche,来自古法语 caboce(头),可能因其形状像人头而得名。

noun

❶ 一种常见的绿叶蔬菜,叶片紧密包裹成球状,可生食或煮熟食用,常用于沙拉、炖菜等料理。

“She made a delicious coleslaw with fresh cabbage.”

(她用新鲜卷心菜做了美味的凉拌卷心菜沙拉。)

“Cabbage soup is a traditional dish in many countries.”

(卷心菜汤是许多国家的传统菜肴。)

❶ 在俚语中,指钱或钞票,常用于非正式场合。

“He's always talking about how to make more cabbage.”

(他总是谈论如何赚更多的钱。)

“I need to save some cabbage for my vacation.”

(我需要为假期存些钱。)

同义词:green cabbage, savoy cabbage, money, cash, dough

常见短语

cabbage patch — 指种植卷心菜的田地,也用来形容密集排列的事物。

“The children ran through the cabbage patch.”

(孩子们跑过卷心菜田。)

cabbage head — 俚语,指愚蠢或迟钝的人,带有贬义。

“Don't be such a cabbage head - think before you act!”

(别这么蠢 - 行动前先想想!)