
好词典

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