starchy
US /ˈstɑːr.tʃi/
UK /ˈstɑː.tʃi/
形容詞
1.
澱粉質的, 含澱粉多的
containing a lot of starch
範例:
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Potatoes are a very starchy vegetable.
馬鈴薯是一種非常澱粉質的蔬菜。
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Rice and pasta are starchy foods.
米飯和麵食是澱粉類食物。
2.
刻板的, 拘謹的, 古板的
(of a person or their manner) stiff, formal, or prim
範例:
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He gave a rather starchy speech, devoid of any humor.
他發表了一篇相當刻板的演講，沒有任何幽默感。
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Her demeanor was always a bit starchy, making her seem unapproachable.
她的舉止總是帶點刻板，讓她看起來難以接近。