Rhubarb Meaning in English
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释义
A plant with thick, reddish stems that are eaten as food, usually cooked and sweetened for use in desserts. The leaves are toxic and not eaten.
用法与细微差别
'Rhubarb' is mainly a British and North American food word. Only the stem is eaten (leaves are poisonous). Common in 'rhubarb pie' and jams, mostly in spring. Also, in British slang, 'rhubarb' can mean nonsense or background conversation, but this is rare.
例句
My grandmother makes rhubarb pie in the spring.
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You should not eat rhubarb leaves.
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The rhubarb plant grows well in cool weather.
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Have you ever tried rhubarb jam? It's both tart and sweet.
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There's fresh rhubarb at the farmers market today.
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Careful! If you mix up the leaves and stalks, the rhubarb could make you sick.
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