
pinto
词源
源自西班牙语 'pinto',意为 'painted' 或 'spotted',最早用于描述有斑点的马或豆类。
noun
❶ 指一种有斑点的马,毛色通常为白色与其他颜色(如棕色或黑色)混合,形成不规则的斑块图案。
“The cowboy rode a beautiful pinto with brown and white patches.”
(牛仔骑着一匹棕色和白色斑块相间的漂亮花马。)
“Pintos are often favored for their unique and striking appearance.”
(花马因其独特而引人注目的外观而备受青睐。)
❶ 在植物学中,指一种斑豆(Phaseolus vulgaris),因其豆荚上有斑点而得名。
“Pinto beans are a staple in many Mexican dishes.”
(斑豆是许多墨西哥菜肴的主要食材。)
“She cooked a pot of chili with pinto beans and ground beef.”
(她用斑豆和碎牛肉煮了一锅辣椒。)
adjective
❶ 形容有斑点的、杂色的,通常用于描述动物或物体的外观。
“The pinto pony was a favorite among the children.”
(那匹小花马是孩子们的最爱。)
“He wore a pinto-patterned shirt that stood out in the crowd.”
(他穿了一件花斑图案的衬衫,在人群中很显眼。)
常见短语
pinto bean — 指一种常见的斑豆,广泛用于烹饪,尤其在墨西哥和美国西南部菜肴中。
“She made a delicious soup with pinto beans and vegetables.”
(她用斑豆和蔬菜做了一道美味的汤。)
pinto horse — 特指有斑点毛色的马,常用于西部骑乘或展示。
“The rodeo featured a stunning pinto horse in the parade.”
(牛仔竞技表演的游行中有一匹令人惊叹的花马。)