starch
US /stɑːrtʃ/
UK /stɑːrtʃ/
名詞
1.
澱粉
a white, granular, organic chemical that is produced by all green plants. It is a polysaccharide consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is the most common carbohydrate in the human diet and is contained in large amounts in staple foods like potatoes, wheat, maize (corn), rice, and cassava.
範例:
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Potatoes are a good source of starch.
馬鈴薯是澱粉的良好來源。
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The recipe calls for corn starch to thicken the sauce.
這個食譜需要玉米澱粉來使醬汁變稠。
2.
漿, 漿粉
a preparation of starch and water used for stiffening fabric, especially cotton or linen, in laundry
範例:
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She used starch to make the collar of his shirt stiff.
她用澱粉把襯衫領子漿硬。
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The laundromat offers a heavy starch option for uniforms.
洗衣店為制服提供重漿選項。
動詞
1.
漿
to stiffen (fabric, especially cotton or linen) with starch
範例:
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She needs to starch her husband's shirts for work.
她需要把丈夫的襯衫漿一下以便工作。
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The hotel laundry service will starch your linens upon request.
酒店洗衣服務可應要求為您漿洗床單。
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