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lima

UK //ˈliːmə//US //ˈliːmə//

词源

源自西班牙语,最初用于指秘鲁的首都利马,后也用于指利马豆,因该豆类在利马地区广泛种植而得名。

noun

❶ 利马豆,一种扁平的淡绿色豆类,常用作蔬菜或制作罐头食品。

“She cooked a delicious soup with lima beans and carrots.”

(她用利马豆和胡萝卜煮了一锅美味的汤。)

“Lima beans are a good source of protein and fiber.”

(利马豆是蛋白质和纤维的良好来源。)

❶ 利马,秘鲁的首都,位于该国西部沿海地区。

“Lima is known for its rich history and colonial architecture.”

(利马以其丰富的历史和殖民时期的建筑而闻名。)

“We flew to Lima before heading to Cusco.”

(我们在前往库斯科之前先飞到了利马。)

同义词:butter bean, Lima bean, capital of Peru

常见短语

Lima bean — 指利马豆,一种常见的豆类蔬菜。

“She added lima beans to the stew for extra texture.”

(她在炖菜中加入利马豆以增加口感。)