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"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。