Word · Frequency #22943
nutmegs
肉豆蔻
nutmegs is the plural of nutmeg.
a tropical tree grown for its aromatic seed, the source of the spices nutmeg and mace
- 1.
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
一种常绿乔木(Myristica fragrans),种子有香味,产于东印度群岛
- 2.
East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
广泛种植于热带的东印度树木,其芳香种子是肉豆蔻和肉豆蔻皮的来源
- 3.
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
这种树的芳香种子,用作香料
- 4.
hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
肉豆蔻树的硬质芳香种子,磨碎后用作香料
- 5.
A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
一种小型蛾(Hadula trifolii),以植物为食,原产于北半球
- 6.
A grey-brown colour.
灰褐色
- 7.
The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
将球穿过对手两腿之间的动作
一种常绿乔木(Myristica fragrans),种子有香味,产于东印度群岛；广泛种植于热带的东印度树木,其芳香种子是肉豆蔻和肉豆蔻皮的来源；这种树的芳香种子,用作香料；肉豆蔻树的硬质芳香种子,磨碎后用作香料；一种小型蛾(Hadula trifolii),以植物为食,原产于北半球
In use
Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cake batter for a warm, sweet flavor.
She grated fresh nutmeg over the creamy sauce just before serving.
Nutmeg trees grow in tropical climates and produce aromatic seeds.
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Word family
- nutmegs
- plural, third person singular
- nutmegged
- past, past participle
- nutmegging
- present participle
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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