clove
US /kloʊv/
UK /kləʊv/
名词
1.
丁香
the dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a pungent aromatic spice
示例:
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Add a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
在热红酒中加入几颗丁香以增加风味。
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Ground cloves are often used in baking.
磨碎的丁香常用于烘焙。
2.
瓣
a segment of a bulb such as garlic
示例:
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Peel a clove of garlic and mince it.
剥一瓣大蒜并切碎。
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The recipe calls for two cloves of garlic.
这个食谱需要两瓣大蒜。
过去式
劈开, 分裂
past tense of cleave (to split or divide something, especially along a natural line)
示例:
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The axe clove the log in two with a single blow.
斧头一击将木头劈成两半。
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The lightning bolt clove the ancient oak tree.
闪电劈开了那棵古老的橡树。