"cucumber" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 黄瓜

Definition

一种长形绿色蔬菜，外皮坚实，内部多水，常用于生吃或做成腌菜。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见于沙拉或三明治中，很少烹调，多用于生食或腌制。英语习语 'cool as a cucumber' 指非常冷静，中文没有对应表达。勿与西葫芦（意大利瓜）混淆。

Examples

I put slices of cucumber in my salad.

我在沙拉里放了几片**黄瓜**。

A cucumber is green and long.

**黄瓜**是绿色而且细长的。

She bought three cucumbers at the market.

她在市场买了三个**黄瓜**。

You look as cool as a cucumber before your big presentation!

你在重要演讲前看起来非常冷静！（中文没有和**黄瓜**有关的类似表达）

Add some cucumber to your water for a refreshing taste.

在水里加点**黄瓜**，会更清爽。

I like my sandwiches with extra cucumber for crunch.

我喜欢三明治里多放点**黄瓜**，这样比较脆。