Sprouts Meaning in English
word · lemma: sprout
释义
Tiny new shoots from seeds or plants, especially young vegetables like bean sprouts. Also refers to the edible, newly-grown parts of certain plants.
用法与细微差别
Most commonly refers to edible shoots like 'bean sprouts' or 'alfalfa sprouts' in food; can refer more generally to any young plant growth. Plural (sprouts) is used for food; singular (sprout) is common when talking about one new shoot. Not to be confused with 'Brussels sprouts', which is a specific vegetable.
例句
We had sprouts in our salad today.
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Bean sprouts are crunchy and fresh.
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The sprouts grew quickly in the sun.
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Do you like adding sprouts to sandwiches?
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I like to grow sprouts on my kitchen counter—they’re ready in a few days.
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Not everyone likes the taste of sprouts, but they’re super healthy.
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