"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**。