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candy

UK //ˈkændi//US //ˈkændi//

词源

源自阿拉伯语 qandī(糖的),通过古法语 sucre candi(结晶糖)进入英语。

noun

❶ 糖果,通常指用糖或其他甜味剂制成的小块甜食,常用于零食或节日庆祝。

“She gave me a piece of candy as a treat.”

(她给了我一块糖果作为零食。)

“The children collected lots of candy on Halloween.”

(孩子们在万圣节收集了很多糖果。)

同义词:sweets, confectionery, lollipop

verb

❶ 用糖或糖浆腌制食物,使其变甜或保存更久,常用于水果或坚果。

“She candied the orange peels for the cake.”

(她用糖腌渍橙皮来做蛋糕。)

“They candy almonds to make them sweeter.”

(他们用糖腌杏仁使其更甜。)

同义词:glaze, sugar-coat, preserve

常见短语

like taking candy from a baby — 形容某事极其容易完成,就像从婴儿手里拿糖果一样简单。

“Winning that game was like taking candy from a baby.”

(赢得那场比赛简直易如反掌。)