
crystallized
词源
源自中世纪拉丁语 'crystallizare',来自希腊语 'krustallos'(冰、水晶),后通过古法语 'cristalliser' 进入英语。
adjective
❶ 指物质从液态或溶解状态转变为固态晶体形式的过程或结果,常用于描述糖、矿物质等物质的物理变化。
“The honey crystallized after being stored in the fridge.”
(蜂蜜冷藏后结晶了。)
“Crystallized sugar is often used as a decoration for desserts.”
(结晶糖常用于甜点的装饰。)
❶ 比喻思想、计划等变得明确、具体或固定化,常用于描述抽象概念的具象化过程。
“After months of discussion, their ideas finally crystallized into a clear plan.”
(经过数月的讨论,他们的想法最终明确为一个清晰的计划。)
“Her childhood dream crystallized when she became a doctor.”
(当她成为医生时,她童年的梦想具体实现了。)
verb
❶ 使物质转变为晶体状态,常用于烹饪、化学等场景描述物质状态变化的过程。
“The chemist crystallized the compound to purify it.”
(化学家使化合物结晶以提纯它。)
“Slow cooling helps to crystallize the chocolate properly.”
(缓慢冷却有助于巧克力正常结晶。)
常见短语
crystallized fruit — 指经过糖渍处理的水果,表面形成糖结晶,常用于烘焙和甜点制作。
“The fruitcake was decorated with colorful crystallized fruits.”
(水果蛋糕上装饰着五颜六色的蜜饯水果。)
crystallized ginger — 经过糖渍处理的姜片,表面有糖结晶,既可作为零食也可用于烹饪调味。
“She nibbled on crystallized ginger to soothe her upset stomach.”
(她小口吃着糖姜来缓解胃部不适。)