sesame
US /ˈses.ə.mi/
UK /ˈses.ə.mi/
1.
芝麻, 芝麻植物
a plant of the genus Sesamum, especially S. indicum, cultivated for its oil-rich seeds
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The farmer planted rows of sesame in his field.
农民在他的田里种了一排排的芝麻。
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Sesame is a drought-resistant crop.
芝麻是一种耐旱作物。
2.
芝麻, 芝麻籽
the small, oval, edible seeds of the sesame plant, used whole or crushed as a food or source of oil
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The bread was topped with toasted sesame seeds.
面包上撒满了烤芝麻。
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Sesame oil is commonly used in Asian cuisine.
芝麻油常用于亚洲菜肴。