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cucumber
UK //ˈkjuːkʌmbə(r)//US //ˈkjuːkʌmbər//
词源
源自中古英语 cucumer，来自古法语 cocombre，最终源自拉丁语 cucumis。
noun
❶ 黄瓜，一种细长的绿色蔬菜，外皮光滑或有小刺，内部多汁且含有小籽，常用于沙拉或腌制。
“She added sliced cucumber to the salad for extra crunch.”
（她在沙拉里加了黄瓜片，增添爽脆口感。）
“Cucumber sandwiches are a classic British tea-time treat.”
（黄瓜三明治是英式下午茶的经典点心。）
同义词:gherkin, pickling cucumber, green cucumber
常见短语
cool as a cucumber — 形容人非常冷静镇定，即使在压力或紧张的情况下也不慌乱。
“Even during the crisis, she remained as cool as a cucumber.”
（即使在危机期间，她也保持得异常冷静。）