corn
复数形式
corns
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玉米, 玉蜀黍
a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food
- He added sweet corn to his salad for extra crunch.
他在沙拉中添加了甜玉米以增加脆感。
- The soup was made with corn, potatoes, and herbs.
汤是用玉米、土豆和香草做的。
- The children played in a maze cut into a field of corn.
孩子们在一片玉米田里切割出的迷宫中玩耍。
- She planted rows of corn in her garden for the summer harvest.
她在花园里种了几排玉米,准备夏季收获。
- Corn syrup is commonly used as a sweetener in processed foods.
玉米糖浆通常用作加工食品中的甜味剂。
2
玉米
the dried grains or kernels of a cereal plant, commonly used in various culinary preparations
Corn refers to the dried grains or kernels of a cereal plant that belong to the grass family Poaceae. It is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops globally and plays a significant role in various culinary preparations. Corn kernels can be yellow, white, blue, red, or multicolored, depending on the variety. Corn is used in numerous culinary applications, including as a staple food in many cultures, animal feed, and as a source of ingredients for products such as cornmeal, corn flour, corn syrup, cornstarch, and corn oil. It can be cooked and served whole, ground into flour for baking, or processed into various food products. Corn is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a valuable source of energy and nutrients in the human diet.
- As the corn dried in the sun, it turned into golden kernels ready for harvest.
当玉米在阳光下晒干时,它变成了准备收获的金黄色颗粒。
- I crushed the corn into coarse pieces to use as a topping for my cornbread.
我将玉米压成粗块,用作我的玉米面包的配料。
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玉米威士忌, 波本威士忌
whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn
5
小麦, 谷物
(Great Britain) any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland)
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鸡眼, 老茧
a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
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感伤, 陈腐
something sentimental or trite
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感伤, 夸张的行为
exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere
- The movie was full of corn, with its predictable plot and cheesy dialogue.
这部电影充满了夸张的情感,情节可预测,对话俗套。
- His speech was so full of corn that it felt more like a soap opera than a serious talk.
他的演讲充满了夸张的情感,感觉更像是一部肥皂剧而不是严肃的谈话。
- I can’t watch that show—it’s just too much corn for me.
我不能看那个节目——对我来说太煽情了。
- She rolled her eyes at the corn in the romantic novel but secretly enjoyed it.
她对浪漫小说中的俗套情节翻了白眼,但 secretly enjoyed it。
- The play had some great moments, but the ending was pure corn.
这部剧有一些精彩的时刻,但结局纯粹是夸张的情节。