currant

'kʌrәnt

英文释义

n. any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams
n. any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants
n. small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking

中文翻译

n. 葡萄干
[建] 红醋药

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记忆技巧

currant 这个词源自拉丁语 currere，意为“跑”，与“流动”有关，但它的含义指的是一种特定的干果，常常与“current”（当前）混淆。可以记住“currant”是“流动的干果”。

例句

1. I added currants to my oatmeal for extra flavor.
我在燕麦粥里加了黑加仑，以增加风味。
2. She baked a delicious currant cake for the party.
她为聚会烤了一款美味的黑加仑蛋糕。
3. Currants are rich in vitamins and make a healthy snack.
黑加仑富含维生素，是一种健康的零食。

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