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currant

UK //ˈkʌr.ənt//US //ˈkɝː.ənt//

词源

源自中古英语 'raisins of Corauntz'(科林斯葡萄干),后演变为 'currant',可能与希腊城市科林斯(Corinth)有关,因该地以生产小葡萄干闻名。

noun

❶ 一种小而圆的浆果,通常为黑色、红色或白色,味道酸甜,常用于制作果酱、甜点或烘焙食品。

“She made a delicious cake with fresh black currants.”

(她用新鲜的黑醋栗做了一个美味的蛋糕。)

“Red currants are often used in jellies and sauces.”

(红醋栗常用于制作果冻和酱汁。)

同义词:berry, gooseberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant

常见短语

black currant — 指黑色的醋栗,常用于制作果汁、果酱或甜点。

“Black currant juice is rich in vitamin C.”

(黑醋栗汁富含维生素C。)

red currant — 指红色的醋栗,常用于装饰甜点或制作果冻。

“The dessert was garnished with fresh red currants.”

(甜点上装饰了新鲜的红醋栗。)