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starches

UK /stɑːtʃɪz/US /stɑːrtʃɪz/

词源

源自中古英语 'starche',来自古英语 'stercan'(变硬),与德语 'stärke'(淀粉)同源。

noun

❶ 淀粉类物质,常见于植物中,是碳水化合物的主要储存形式,为人体提供能量。

“Potatoes and rice are rich in starches.”

(土豆和大米富含淀粉。)

“Some people avoid starches to lose weight.”

(有些人为了减肥避免摄入淀粉。)

同义词:carbohydrates, polysaccharides, flour

verb

❶ 给衣物上浆,使其变得硬挺,常用于衬衫或桌布等。

“She starches her husband's shirts every week.”

(她每周都会给丈夫的衬衫上浆。)

“The tablecloth was starched to keep it crisp.”

(桌布上了浆以保持挺括。)

同义词:stiffen, size

常见短语

starch up — 给衣物上浆使其变硬挺,或形容人变得正式或拘谨。

“She starched up her dress for the important meeting.”

(她为重要会议给裙子上了浆。)