A1 noun 中性 #1,478 最常用

pepper

/ˈpep.ə(r)/

A common spice made from dried berries that adds a sharp, spicy flavor to food, or a hollow green, red, or yellow vegetable. It is one of the most widely used seasonings in the world alongside salt.

例句

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1

I usually add a little black pepper to my pasta for extra flavor.

I usually add a little black pepper to my pasta for extra flavor.

2

The recipe requires two finely chopped red peppers and a teaspoon of ground spice.

The recipe requires two finely chopped red peppers and a teaspoon of ground spice.

3

Pass the pepper, this soup is a bit bland.

Pass the pepper, this soup is a bit bland.

词族

名词
pepper
Verb
pepper
形容词
peppery
相关
peppercorn
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'peppy' person who has a lot of energy because they ate a spicy red pepper.

快速测验

This salad needs a little more ___ and salt.

正确!

正确答案是: pepper

例句

1

I usually add a little black pepper to my pasta for extra flavor.

everyday

I usually add a little black pepper to my pasta for extra flavor.

2

The recipe requires two finely chopped red peppers and a teaspoon of ground spice.

formal

The recipe requires two finely chopped red peppers and a teaspoon of ground spice.

3

Pass the pepper, this soup is a bit bland.

informal

Pass the pepper, this soup is a bit bland.

4

The study analyzes the chemical properties of piperine found in black pepper.

academic

The study analyzes the chemical properties of piperine found in black pepper.

5

Our wholesale division specializes in the bulk distribution of organic pepper varieties.

business

Our wholesale division specializes in the bulk distribution of organic pepper varieties.

词族

名词
pepper
Verb
pepper
形容词
peppery
相关
peppercorn

常见搭配

black pepper black pepper
salt and pepper salt and pepper
bell pepper bell pepper
ground pepper ground pepper
chili pepper chili pepper

常用短语

salt and pepper hair

hair that is a mix of black and grey

peppered with

covered or filled with something in many places

cracked pepper

coarsely broken peppercorns

容易混淆的词

pepper vs paper

Paper is the material you write on; pepper is a spice or vegetable. They sound similar but have different vowel sounds.

pepper vs piper

A piper is a person who plays a pipe instrument, whereas pepper is food.

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使用说明

Use 'pepper' as an uncountable noun when talking about the spice powder (e.g., 'put some pepper on'). Use it as a countable noun when referring to the whole vegetable (e.g., 'buy three peppers').

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常见错误

Learners often pronounce 'pepper' like 'paper'. Remember that 'pepper' has a short 'e' sound like 'pen'.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'peppy' person who has a lot of energy because they ate a spicy red pepper.

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词源

Derived from Old English 'pipor', coming from Latin 'piper' and Greek 'peperi'.

语法模式

Uncountable for spice: 'Add pepper.' Countable for vegetable: 'One pepper, two peppers.' Usually takes 'some' or 'a little' as a spice.
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文化背景

In most Western dining cultures, a salt shaker and a pepper shaker are placed together on almost every dining table.

快速测验

This salad needs a little more ___ and salt.

正确!

正确答案是: pepper

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A1

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A1

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