tamarind
US /ˈtæm.ɚ.ɪnd/
UK /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/
名词
1.
罗望子
a sticky brown acidic pulp from the pod of a tree of the pea family, used as a flavoring in Asian cooking and in the preparation of sweet dishes and drinks
示例:
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The chef used tamarind to give the curry a tangy flavor.
厨师用罗望子给咖喱增添了浓郁的味道。
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I love the sweet and sour taste of tamarind candy.
我喜欢罗望子糖的酸甜味道。
2.
罗望子树
the tropical tree that produces tamarind pods, native to Africa and Asia
示例:
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The tamarind tree provides shade in the hot climate.
罗望子树在炎热的气候中提供阴凉。
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We saw many large tamarind trees during our trip to Thailand.
我们去泰国旅行时看到了许多高大的罗望子树。