salt
复数形式
salts
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盐, 氯化钠
a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it
Salt is a mineral compound composed of sodium and chlorine ions. It is one of the most commonly used seasonings and food preservatives worldwide. Salt is essential for human health, playing a crucial role in regulating fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction. In food preparation, salt is used to enhance flavor, balance sweetness, and inhibit the growth of microorganisms, thereby acting as a natural preservative. It is utilized in a wide variety of culinary applications, including cooking, baking, pickling, and curing. While salt is essential in moderate amounts, excessive consumption can contribute to health issues such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
- Can you please pass the salt?
你能把盐递给我吗？
- I added a dash of salt to the boiling water before cooking the pasta.
在煮意大利面之前，我在沸水中加了一小撮盐。
- The chef sprinkled a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the soup.
厨师撒了一撮盐来增强汤的味道。
- The soup needed a little more salt to bring out the taste.
汤需要再多一点盐来带出味道。
- We bought a bag of coarse sea salt from the specialty store.
我们从专卖店买了一袋粗海盐。
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盐, 氯化钠
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
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限制战略武器谈判, SALT
negotiations between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics opened in 1969 in Helsinki designed to limit both countries' stock of nuclear weapons