peppermint
US /ˈpep.ɚ.mɪnt/
UK /ˈpep.ə.mɪnt/
名词
1.
薄荷
a hybrid mint plant, Mentha × piperita, cultivated for its aromatic oil, which is used as a flavoring and in medicine.
示例:
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She brewed a cup of peppermint tea to soothe her stomach.
她泡了一杯薄荷茶来缓解胃部不适。
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The garden was filled with the fresh scent of peppermint.
花园里弥漫着新鲜的薄荷香味。
2.
薄荷糖
a candy flavored with peppermint oil, often striped.
示例:
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She offered him a small peppermint from her purse.
她从钱包里拿出一颗小薄荷糖给他。
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The children loved the red and white striped peppermints.
孩子们喜欢红白相间的薄荷糖。
形容词
薄荷味的, 薄荷香的
flavored with or smelling of peppermint.
示例:
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The room had a fresh, clean, and slightly peppermint scent.
房间里弥漫着清新、干净、略带薄荷味的香气。
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She chose a peppermint flavored toothpaste.
她选择了一款薄荷味的牙膏。