
好词典

源自古英语 'pipor',来自拉丁语 'piper',再源自希腊语 'peperi',可能借自梵语 'pippali'(长胡椒)。
❶ 胡椒,一种常见的香料,由干燥的胡椒果实研磨而成,常用于调味食物。
“Add some black pepper to the soup for extra flavor.”
(往汤里加些黑胡椒以增添风味。)
“She sprinkled white pepper on the salad.”
(她在沙拉上撒了些白胡椒。)
❶ 辣椒,指某些辛辣的植物果实,如甜椒或辣椒,常用于烹饪。
“She chopped a red pepper for the stir-fry.”
(她切了一个红辣椒用来炒菜。)
“Bell peppers are mild and often used in salads.”
(甜椒味道温和,常用于沙拉中。)
❶ 撒胡椒或类似颗粒物,也比喻为散布或点缀某物。
“She peppered her speech with jokes.”
(她在演讲中穿插了许多笑话。)
“The report was peppered with errors.”
(这份报告里到处都是错误。)
salt and pepper — 盐和胡椒,常一起使用作为基本调味料,也用于形容黑白相间的颜色或样式。
“The classic salt and pepper combination enhances the taste of any dish.”
(经典的盐和胡椒组合能提升任何菜肴的味道。)