"cucumber" in Chinese (Traditional)
黃瓜
Definition
一種長形綠色蔬菜,外皮堅實,內部多水,常用於生喫或做成醃菜。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常見於沙拉或三明治中,很少烹煮,多用於生食或醃製。英語習語 'cool as a cucumber' 指特別冷靜,中文沒有對應說法。不要和西葫蘆(意大利瓜)混淆。
Examples
I put slices of cucumber in my salad.
我在沙拉裡放了幾片**黃瓜**。
A cucumber is green and long.
**黃瓜**是綠色而且細長的。
She bought three cucumbers at the market.
她在市場買了三條**黃瓜**。
You look as cool as a cucumber before your big presentation!
你在重要演講前看起來非常冷靜!(中文沒有跟**黃瓜**有關的類似說法)
Add some cucumber to your water for a refreshing taste.
在水裡加點**黃瓜**,會更清爽。
I like my sandwiches with extra cucumber for crunch.
我喜歡三明治裡多放點**黃瓜**,比較有脆感。