"mealy" in Chinese (Simplified)
粉质的粉状的
Definition
形容食物(尤其是水果或蔬菜)口感干燥、松散且像有面粉一样粉状。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Mealy' 多用于描述水果或蔬菜的口感不好,如苹果或土豆,意味着不脆也不多汁。很少用于其他领域。
Examples
The apple was dry and mealy.
这个苹果又干又**粉质的**。
Potatoes can become mealy if cooked too long.
土豆煮太久会变得**粉质的**。
This banana tastes a bit mealy.
这根香蕉吃起来有点**粉质的**。
I don't like mealy apples—they feel dry and not fresh.
我不喜欢**粉质的**苹果,感觉很干不新鲜。
The cake turned out a bit mealy because I added too much flour.
蛋糕有点**粉状的**,因为我加了太多面粉。
Some old potatoes get kind of mealy inside even if they look fine outside.
有些老土豆外表看起来没事,里面却变**粉质的**。