"tannins" in Chinese (Traditional)
單寧
Definition
單寧是一種存在於植物中的天然化學物質,特別是在茶、葡萄酒、某些水果和樹皮中,會帶來乾澀或苦澀的味道,並可作為防腐劑。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常出現在科學、食品和葡萄酒語境中,與味覺上的「澀感」相關。多用於討論紅酒、茶或部分水果的口感。「單寧」一般指一整類的化合物。
Examples
Red wine contains a lot of tannins.
紅葡萄酒含有許多**單寧**。
Some teas taste bitter because of tannins.
有些茶因為含有**單寧**而嚐起來苦澀。
Grapes have tannins in their skin.
葡萄皮裡有**單寧**。
If the wine feels a bit dry in your mouth, that's the tannins at work.
如果紅酒喝起來有點乾澀,那就是**單寧**的作用。
Green tea is high in tannins, which is why it can taste sharp if brewed too long.
綠茶含有大量**單寧**,所以泡太久會味道發澀。
Some people avoid tannins because they can cause a dry mouth feeling after drinking tea or wine.
有些人避免**單寧**,因為它們會讓人在喝茶或酒後感到嘴巴乾澀。