starchy
US /ˈstɑːr.tʃi/
UK /ˈstɑː.tʃi/
形容词
1.
淀粉质的, 含淀粉多的
containing a lot of starch
示例:
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Potatoes are a very starchy vegetable.
土豆是一种非常淀粉质的蔬菜。
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Rice and pasta are starchy foods.
米饭和面食是淀粉类食物。
2.
刻板的, 拘谨的, 古板的
(of a person or their manner) stiff, formal, or prim
示例:
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He gave a rather starchy speech, devoid of any humor.
他发表了一篇相当刻板的演讲，没有任何幽默感。
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Her demeanor was always a bit starchy, making her seem unapproachable.
她的举止总是有点刻板，让她看起来难以接近。