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clove

UK /kləʊv/US /kloʊv/

词源

源自古英语 'clufu',意为“分叉”或“裂开”,与大蒜的分瓣特性相关;香料“丁香”的意义则来自拉丁语 'clavus'(钉子),因其形状类似钉子。

noun

❶ 一种香料,由干燥的丁香树花蕾制成,常用于烹饪和药用,具有强烈的芳香和辛辣味。

“She added a clove to the soup for extra flavor.”

(她在汤里加了一颗丁香来增添风味。)

“Clove oil is often used to relieve toothache.”

(丁香油常用于缓解牙痛。)

❶ 大蒜的一瓣,指大蒜头中分开的单个部分。

“Peel and chop three cloves of garlic for the sauce.”

(为酱汁剥皮并切碎三瓣大蒜。)

“A single clove of garlic can enhance the flavor of the dish.”

(一瓣大蒜就能提升菜肴的味道。)

同义词:spice, garlic clove, bud

verb

❶ 用丁香调味或处理,或将大蒜分成单独的瓣。

“She cloved the ham with spices before baking.”

(她在烤火腿前用香料(如丁香)调味。)

“He cloved the garlic bulb into separate pieces.”

(他把大蒜头分成单独的瓣。)

同义词:season, divide

常见短语

clove hitch — 一种常用于绑扎绳索的结,特别适用于固定物体。

“He secured the boat with a clove hitch.”

(他用丁香结固定了船。)

clove of garlic — 指大蒜的一个单独瓣,常用于烹饪中。

“Add a clove of garlic to the sauce for extra flavor.”

(在酱汁中加入一瓣大蒜以增添风味。)