A1 noun 中性 #2,699 最常用

lime

/laɪm/

A lime is a small, round, green citrus fruit that has a sour and acidic taste. It is commonly used to add flavor to food and beverages, especially in tropical cuisines.

例句

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1

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

2

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

3

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

词族

名词
lime
形容词
limey
相关
limeade
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记忆技巧

Limes are 'Little' and 'Leaf-green'. Both words start with the same sound as Lime.

快速测验

A ____ is a green citrus fruit that tastes very sour.

正确!

正确答案是: lime

例句

1

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

everyday

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

2

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

formal

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

3

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

informal

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

4

The chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.

academic

The chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.

5

Market research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.

business

Market research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.

词族

名词
lime
形容词
limey
相关
limeade

常见搭配

lime juice lime juice
slice of lime slice of lime
lime green lime green
squeeze of lime squeeze of lime
lime zest lime zest

常用短语

key lime pie

key lime pie

in the limelight

in the limelight (being the center of public attention)

lime in the coconut

lime in the coconut

容易混淆的词

lime vs lemon

A lemon is yellow and usually oval, whereas a lime is green, rounder, and typically smaller.

lime vs limelight

Limelight refers to public attention, though it historically comes from a type of stage lamp using the mineral lime.

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使用说明

Use 'lime' when referring to the green fruit or the specific bright green color. In cooking, it is often interchangeable with lemon but has a distinct floral aroma.

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常见错误

Avoid calling a lime a 'green lemon' in English; they are recognized as two different fruits.

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记忆技巧

Limes are 'Little' and 'Leaf-green'. Both words start with the same sound as Lime.

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词源

From the Arabic 'līmah', which refers to citrus fruits, entering English via French in the 17th century.

语法模式

Countable noun: 'I bought three limes.' Uncountable when referring to flavor: 'This cake has a hint of lime.'
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文化背景

Limes are an essential part of Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine, used to balance spicy and salty flavors.

快速测验

A ____ is a green citrus fruit that tastes very sour.

正确!

正确答案是: lime

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