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peppers

UK //ˈpep.əz//US //ˈpep.ɚz//

词源

源自中古英语 'peper', 来自古英语 'pipor', 最终源于拉丁语 'piper'(胡椒),可追溯至古希腊语 'πέπερι' (péperi),可能借自印度语言。

noun

❶ 辣椒或甜椒的统称,指一类可食用的植物果实,颜色多样,常用于烹饪中增添风味或色彩。

“I added some chopped peppers to the stir-fry for extra flavor.”

(我在炒菜里加了些切碎的辣椒来提味。)

“Red peppers are sweeter than green ones.”

(红椒比青椒更甜。)

同义词:capsicum, bell pepper, chili, chile, hot pepper

verb

❶ 用胡椒调味或撒胡椒粉的动作,也比喻为某事增添趣味或刺激性内容。

“He peppered his speech with jokes to keep the audience engaged.”

(他在演讲中穿插笑话来吸引听众。)

“The chef peppered the steak lightly before grilling.”

(厨师在烤牛排前轻轻撒了些胡椒粉。)

同义词:sprinkle, season, intersperse, dot, scatter

常见短语

stuffed peppers — 指将甜椒挖空后填入米饭、肉馅等食材再烘烤的菜肴,常见于地中海和墨西哥菜系。

“For dinner, we're having stuffed peppers with ground beef and cheese.”

(晚餐我们吃塞了碎牛肉和奶酪的甜椒。)

pepper spray — 一种防身用的喷雾剂,内含辣椒素,能暂时使攻击者眼睛疼痛难忍。

“She carries pepper spray in her purse for self-defense.”

(她在手提包里带着胡椒喷雾用于自卫。)