maize

meiz
托福雅思GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
n a strong yellow color

中文翻译

n. 玉蜀黍, 黄色
a. 玉蜀黍色的, 黄色的

1
Collins 星级
12,455
BNC 频率
13,829
使用频率

记忆技巧

maize 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以记住它是“玉米”的意思，通常在美洲使用。

例句

1. Maize is a staple food in many countries around the world.
玉米是世界上许多国家的主食。
2. Farmers grow maize in large fields during the summer.
农民在夏天的大片田地里种植玉米。
3. You can make popcorn from maize for a tasty snack.
你可以用玉米制作爆米花作为美味的小吃。

学习工具