B2 adjective 中性

blackcurrant

/ˌblækˈkʌr.ənt/

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.

例句

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1

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

2

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

3

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

词族

名词
blackcurrant
形容词
blackcurrant
相关
currant
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'black' 'current' of purple juice flowing from a tiny round berry.

快速测验

The chef decided to garnish the tart with a ________ glaze to add a sharp, fruity contrast.

正确!

正确答案是: blackcurrant

例句

1

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

everyday

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

2

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

formal

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

3

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

informal

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

4

Research indicates that blackcurrant anthocyanins may contribute to improved cardiovascular health.

academic

Research indicates that blackcurrant anthocyanins may contribute to improved cardiovascular health.

5

The company is launching a new blackcurrant-flavored energy drink this summer.

business

The company is launching a new blackcurrant-flavored energy drink this summer.

词族

名词
blackcurrant
形容词
blackcurrant
相关
currant

常见搭配

blackcurrant jam blackcurrant jam
blackcurrant juice blackcurrant juice
blackcurrant flavor blackcurrant flavor
blackcurrant bush blackcurrant bush
blackcurrant cordial blackcurrant cordial

常用短语

blackcurrant cheesecake

blackcurrant cheesecake

blackcurrant lozenge

blackcurrant lozenge

blackcurrant tea

blackcurrant tea

容易混淆的词

blackcurrant vs blackberry

Blackberries are larger, grow on thorny brambles, and have a bumpy texture, whereas blackcurrants are small, smooth, and grow on shrubs.

blackcurrant vs currant (dried)

Dried currants used in baking are actually small dried grapes (Zante currants), not the fresh berries from the Ribes family.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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'.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'black' 'current' of purple juice flowing from a tiny round berry.

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词源

Derived from 'black' + 'currant', where 'currant' comes from the Middle English 'raysons of Coraunte' (raisins of Corinth).

语法模式

used as an attributive adjective usually uncountable when referring to flavor no comparative or superlative forms
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文化背景

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.

快速测验

The chef decided to garnish the tart with a ________ glaze to add a sharp, fruity contrast.

正确!

正确答案是: blackcurrant

相关词

you

A1

Used 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.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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