lime
US /laɪm/
UK /laɪm/
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青檸
a round, green citrus fruit with a sour taste
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She squeezed a fresh lime into her drink.
她把一個新鮮的青檸擠進飲料裡。
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The recipe calls for the zest of one lime.
這個食譜需要一個青檸的皮。
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石灰
a white powdery substance, calcium oxide, obtained by heating limestone, used in building materials and agriculture
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Farmers often add lime to the soil to reduce acidity.
農民經常在土壤中添加石灰以降低酸度。
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Lime is a key ingredient in cement production.
石灰是水泥生產中的關鍵成分。
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施石灰
to treat or mix with lime, especially to reduce acidity in soil or water
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The gardener decided to lime the lawn to improve its health.
園丁決定給草坪施石灰以改善其健康狀況。
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The lake was limed to counteract the effects of acid rain.
湖泊被施石灰以抵消酸雨的影響。
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青檸色
of a yellowish-green color, like that of a lime fruit
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The walls were painted a bright lime green.
牆壁被漆成了鮮亮的青檸綠色。
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She wore a dress in a vibrant lime shade.
她穿了一件鮮豔的青檸色連衣裙。