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Fennel Meaning in English

word

ˈfɛnəɫ
FEN-uhl
fˈɛnəl
FEN-uhl

释义

A plant with feathery leaves and a mild, sweet flavor, often used as a vegetable, herb, or spice. Both the bulb and seeds of fennel are edible and common in cooking.

用法与细微差别

Common in Mediterranean and Indian cooking. The bulb is often roasted or eaten raw in salads, while the seeds are used as a spice or after meals for freshness. Not to be confused with 'anise', though both have licorice-like flavors.

例句

We bought fresh fennel at the market.

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My mother adds fennel seeds to bread.

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Fennel tastes a little like licorice.

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You can slice fennel thin and add it to salads for crunch.

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After dinner, I like to chew fennel seeds to freshen my breath.

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If you roast fennel, it becomes really sweet and soft.

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