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peaches

UK //ˈpiːtʃɪz//US //ˈpiːtʃɪz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'persicum',意为 '波斯的水果',后演变为古法语 'pesche',最终进入英语为 'peach'。

noun

❶ 桃子,一种圆形多汁的水果,表皮呈黄色或粉红色,果肉甜美多汁,是夏季常见的水果。

“She bought a basket of fresh peaches from the market.”

(她从市场买了一篮新鲜的桃子。)

“Peaches are my favorite fruit in the summer.”

(桃子是我夏天最喜欢的水果。)

同义词:nectarines, drupes, stone fruits

常见短语

peaches and cream — 形容皮肤光滑细腻,像桃子和奶油一样完美无瑕。

“Her complexion was like peaches and cream.”

(她的皮肤像桃子和奶油一样光滑细腻。)