"apricot" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 杏子

Definition

一种小而圆的橙色水果，果肉柔软甜美。可以鲜食或制成干果，常用于甜点和果酱中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见作可数名词：一个杏子、两个杏子。在中国常见做干果食用。不要与桃子（peach）混淆。杏也可以入菜，比如做杏仁露。

Examples

I ate an apricot for breakfast.

我早餐吃了一个**杏子**。

The apricot is sweet and juicy.

**杏子**很甜很多汁。

She put dried apricots in the salad.

她在沙拉里放了干**杏子**。

Have you ever tried apricot jam on toast?

你试过在吐司上抹**杏子**果酱吗？

The market had fresh apricots that looked perfect for baking.

市场上有新鲜的**杏子**，很适合做烘焙。

My favorite smoothie has mango, banana, and a touch of apricot.

我最喜欢的果昔有芒果、香蕉和一点**杏子**。