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garlic

UK //ˈɡɑːlɪk//US //ˈɡɑːrlɪk//

词源

源自古英语 'gārlēac',由 'gār'(意为“矛”)和 'lēac'(意为“韭葱”)组成,指其形状类似矛头的叶子。

noun

❶ 大蒜,一种具有强烈气味的球茎植物,常用于烹饪调味,具有独特的辛辣味道和香气。

“I added some chopped garlic to the pasta sauce.”

(我在意面酱里加了一些切碎的大蒜。)

“Garlic is known for its health benefits, such as boosting immunity.”

(大蒜以其健康益处而闻名,比如增强免疫力。)

同义词:allium sativum, garlic clove, garlic bulb

常见短语

garlic bread — 大蒜面包,一种涂抹大蒜黄油后烘烤的面包,通常作为开胃菜或配菜。

“We ordered garlic bread as an appetizer at the Italian restaurant.”

(我们在意大利餐厅点了一份大蒜面包作为开胃菜。)

garlic press — 蒜泥器,一种厨房工具,用于将大蒜压碎成细小的颗粒或泥状。

“She used a garlic press to mince the garlic quickly.”

(她用蒜泥器快速将大蒜压碎。)