arrowroot
US /ˈer.oʊ.ruːt/
UK /ˈær.əʊ.ruːt/
名词
1.
竹芋粉, 葛粉
a starch obtained from the root of a tropical plant, used as a thickener in cooking.
示例:
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She used arrowroot to thicken the fruit pie filling.
她用竹芋粉来增稠水果派馅。
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Arrowroot is a good alternative to cornstarch for gluten-free recipes.
竹芋粉是无麸质食谱中玉米淀粉的良好替代品。
2.
竹芋植物, 葛根
a tropical American plant (Maranta arundinacea) with starchy rhizomes, from which arrowroot starch is obtained.
示例:
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The farmer cultivated arrowroot plants for their valuable starch.
农民种植竹芋植物以获取其宝贵的淀粉。
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The botanical name for arrowroot is Maranta arundinacea.
竹芋的植物学名称是Maranta arundinacea。
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