starch
US /stɑːrtʃ/
UK /stɑːrtʃ/
名词
1.
淀粉
a white, granular, organic chemical that is produced by all green plants. It is a polysaccharide consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is the most common carbohydrate in the human diet and is contained in large amounts in staple foods like potatoes, wheat, maize (corn), rice, and cassava.
示例:
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Potatoes are a good source of starch.
土豆是淀粉的良好来源。
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The recipe calls for corn starch to thicken the sauce.
这个食谱需要玉米淀粉来使酱汁变稠。
2.
浆, 浆粉
a preparation of starch and water used for stiffening fabric, especially cotton or linen, in laundry
示例:
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She used starch to make the collar of his shirt stiff.
她用淀粉把衬衫领子浆硬。
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The laundromat offers a heavy starch option for uniforms.
洗衣店为制服提供重浆选项。
动词
1.
浆
to stiffen (fabric, especially cotton or linen) with starch
示例:
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She needs to starch her husband's shirts for work.
她需要把丈夫的衬衫浆一下以便工作。
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The hotel laundry service will starch your linens upon request.
酒店洗衣服务可应要求为您浆洗床单。
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