"limes" in Chinese (Simplified)
青柠酸橙
Definition
'lime'的复数,小而绿色的酸味柑橘类水果,常用于饮料和烹饪。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
几乎总是指水果本身(不是石灰),常在食谱、饮料、数量描述时出现。不要与“柠檬”混淆(黄色的)。
Examples
I bought some limes at the market.
我在市场上买了一些**青柠**。
Limes are green and sour.
**青柠**是绿色而且很酸。
She puts limes in her water for extra flavor.
她为了增加味道,在水里放**青柠**。
We need more limes for the margaritas tonight.
今晚的玛格丽塔我们还需要更多的**青柠**。
Squeeze a few limes over your tacos for a zesty taste.
把几颗**青柠**挤在你的塔可上,味道更棒。
Some recipes call for both limes and lemons to balance the flavors.
有些食谱会用到**青柠**和柠檬一起,味道更均衡。