"oats" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 燕麦

Definition

一种为可食用种子而种植的谷物，经常作为早餐麦片食用或用于烘焙。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

英文中多用复数，可指燕麦本身或燕麦片。“oatmeal”是燕麦粥，不同于小麦（wheat）或大麦（barley）。多见于食品或健康语境。

Examples

I eat oats for breakfast every day.

我每天早餐吃**燕麦**。

Oats are healthy and full of fiber.

**燕麦**健康又富含纤维。

My mom puts oats in cookies.

我妈妈在饼干里放**燕麦**。

Steel-cut oats take longer to cook than quick oats.

切片**燕麦**比速食**燕麦**煮得久。

Have you tried oats with honey and fruit? It’s delicious!

你试过把**燕麦**配蜂蜜和水果吃吗？很好吃！

People often choose oats as a healthier breakfast option.

人们常选择**燕麦**作为更健康的早餐选择。