"flax" in Chinese (Simplified)
亚麻
Definition
亚麻是一种植物,以其蓝色花、可食用的亚麻籽和可制成亚麻布的坚韧纤维而著称。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“亚麻”可指植物本身、其可食用的“亚麻籽”或纤维(用于生产亚麻布)。在食品或健康场合多说“亚麻籽”;纺织多称“亚麻”。不要和“胡麻”(芝麻)等混淆。
Examples
Flax is used to make linen cloth.
**亚麻**用于制作亚麻布。
You can eat flax seeds for health benefits.
你可以食用**亚麻**籽来获得健康益处。
Farmers grow flax in many countries.
许多国家的农民种植**亚麻**。
Adding ground flax to your smoothie is an easy way to get more fiber.
往奶昔里加入磨碎的**亚麻**籽,能轻松增加膳食纤维。
My favorite summer shirt is made entirely from flax.
我最喜欢的夏日衬衫完全用**亚麻**做的。
Did you know ancient Egyptians used flax to wrap mummies?
你知道古埃及人用**亚麻**包裹木乃伊吗?