peppermint

'pepәmint

Collins 1

n. herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
n. a candy flavored with peppermint oil

n. 薄荷, 薄荷油, 胡椒薄荷, 薄荷糖
[化] 薄荷

Collins 星级

23,740

BNC 频率

15,155

使用频率

peppermint 由两个部分组成：pepper（胡椒）和mint（薄荷）。薄荷的味道类似于胡椒的辛辣，因此可以联想到这两种植物的味道。

例句

1. I love peppermint tea because it helps me relax.

我喜欢薄荷茶，因为它让我放松。

2. She added peppermint oil to her bath for a refreshing scent.

她在浴缸里加入了薄荷油，以获得清新的香气。

3. The candy store sells delicious peppermint candies during the holidays.

糖果店在假期里出售美味的薄荷糖。