blackcurrant
Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.
例文
3 / 5I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.
I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.
The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.
The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.
Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.
Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'black' 'current' of purple juice flowing from a tiny round berry.
クイックテスト
The chef decided to garnish the tart with a ________ glaze to add a sharp, fruity contrast.
正解！
正解は： blackcurrant
例文
I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.
everydayI usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.
The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.
formalThe study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.
Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.
informalDo you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.
Research indicates that blackcurrant anthocyanins may contribute to improved cardiovascular health.
academicResearch indicates that blackcurrant anthocyanins may contribute to improved cardiovascular health.
The company is launching a new blackcurrant-flavored energy drink this summer.
businessThe company is launching a new blackcurrant-flavored energy drink this summer.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
blackcurrant cheesecake
blackcurrant cheesecake
blackcurrant lozenge
blackcurrant lozenge
blackcurrant tea
blackcurrant tea
よく混同される語
Blackberries are larger, grow on thorny brambles, and have a bumpy texture, whereas blackcurrants are small, smooth, and grow on shrubs.
Dried currants used in baking are actually small dried grapes (Zante currants), not the fresh berries from the Ribes family.
使い方のコツ
Mainly used as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'jam', 'syrup', or 'flavor'. In British English, it is almost always written as one word, whereas in American English, it may occasionally appear as two words.
よくある間違い
Learners often confuse it with the 'current' (as in water or electricity) due to the identical pronunciation. Another mistake is assuming it tastes like a raisin because of the word 'currant'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'black' 'current' of purple juice flowing from a tiny round berry.
語源
Derived from 'black' + 'currant', where 'currant' comes from the Middle English 'raysons of Coraunte' (raisins of Corinth).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Blackcurrant is extremely popular in the UK and Europe (e.g., Ribena), but was banned in the US for decades to protect the timber industry, making it less familiar to Americans.
クイックテスト
The chef decided to garnish the tart with a ________ glaze to add a sharp, fruity contrast.
正解！
正解は： blackcurrant
関連語彙
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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