a peppercorn
peppercorn 是可数名词,指一粒胡椒粒,复数直接加 -s。
Add a peppercorn to the soup while it simmers.
汤炖的时候加一粒胡椒粒。
胡椒粒
胡椒植物Piper nigrum的种子,常用作香料,通常磨碎或压碎。;来自东印度普通胡椒植物浆果的辛辣调味料;可整粒或研磨使用;极少量;一点儿。;空有其名的租金;微不足道的答礼
the dried berry of the pepper plant, used whole or ground as a pungent spice
胡椒植物Piper nigrum的种子,常用作香料,通常磨碎或压碎。
The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.
来自东印度普通胡椒植物浆果的辛辣调味料;可整粒或研磨使用
pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground
极少量;一点儿。
A small, insignificant quantity; a whit or jot.
Could you pick up some black peppercorns from the spice aisle?
你能从香料货架上拿一些黑胡椒粒吗?
用法提示:peppercorns 是 peppercorn 的复数,这里指胡椒粒,作 pick up 的宾语。
Crush the dried peppercorns with the side of a knife before adding them to the pan.
把干胡椒粒用刀背压碎,然后再放进锅里。
用法提示:peppercorns 是名词,指干胡椒粒,作 crush 的宾语。
The soup was seasoned with whole peppercorns and a little salt.
汤里放了整粒胡椒和一点盐来调味。
用法提示:whole peppercorns 是名词短语,指整粒胡椒,作 with 的宾语。
peppercorn 是可数名词,指一粒胡椒粒,复数直接加 -s。
Add a peppercorn to the soup while it simmers.
汤炖的时候加一粒胡椒粒。
grind 常与 peppercorn 搭配,表示“研磨胡椒粒”。
Grind the peppercorns into a fine powder.
把胡椒粒磨成细粉。
peppercorn rent 是固定搭配,指象征性的、极低的租金。
They paid only a peppercorn rent for the old shop.
他们为那间老店只付象征性的租金。
grammar · medium
易错句子The recipe calls for three peppercorn.
正确表达The recipe calls for three peppercorns.
peppercorn 是可数名词,复数形式为 peppercorns。汉语名词没有复数变化,学习者容易漏掉 -s;three 后面必须用复数。
grammar · medium
易错句子Add a pinch of peppercorns to the sauce.
正确表达Add a pinch of pepper to the sauce.
peppercorn 指整粒胡椒,通常不用“一撮”来计量;“a pinch of”修饰的是粉末状的调料,应说 pepper(胡椒粉)。中文的“胡椒”既可指整粒也可指粉末,所以容易误用。
grammar · medium
易错句子I peppercorned the steak before grilling it.
正确表达I peppered the steak before grilling it.
peppercorn 是名词,不能直接当动词用。表达“给……撒胡椒”要用动词 pepper;如果想强调用整粒胡椒,就说 add peppercorns to ...。
peppercorn 是整粒胡椒干燥果实,多需研磨;pepper 作调味料通常指磨好的胡椒粉,也指甜椒等蔬菜。写 peppercorn 时用 pepper,颗粒感和香味都会不对。
peppercorn 是胡椒粒,属香料;pepperoni 是意式辣香肠,属肉制品。两者拼写相近,但食材类别完全不同,点菜或购物时不可互换。
黑胡椒粒
Crush a few black peppercorns and sprinkle them over the salad.
压碎几粒黑胡椒,撒在沙拉上。
压碎的胡椒粒
The recipe calls for cracked peppercorns, not ground pepper.
这个食谱要用压碎的胡椒粒,而不是胡椒粉。
现磨胡椒粒
Add some freshly ground peppercorns to the soup for extra flavor.
在汤里加一些现磨胡椒粒提味。
胡椒粒酱汁
The steak was served with a creamy peppercorn sauce.
牛排搭配了奶油胡椒粒酱汁。
整粒胡椒
For a milder taste, use whole peppercorns and remove them before serving.
想要味道温和一些,就用整粒胡椒,上菜前把它们捞出。
pepper(胡椒) + corn(谷粒/籽粒)
与胡椒同为基础调味品,常一起使用。
同为常用香料,常用于烹饪中增添风味。
与胡椒一样来自植物种子,用作香料。
另一种常见香料,多用于甜食或炖菜。
同为种子类香料,常与胡椒搭配使用。
象征性租金;名义租金
They pay a peppercorn rent for the old farmhouse.
他们为这座老农舍只支付象征性的租金。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.
象征性租金
The land was leased for a peppercorn rent.
这块土地以象征性租金出租。