spicy

英 ['spaɪsɪ] 美['spaɪsi]
  • adj. 辛辣的;香的,多香料的;下流的

词态变化


比较级: spicier;最高级: spiciest;名词: spiciness;

中文词源


spicy 加香料的,刺激的

spice,香料,-y,形容词后缀。引申比喻义刺激的,有趣味的。

英文词源


spicy (adj.)
1560s, from spice (n.) + -y (2). In reference to flowers, breezes, etc., "sweet-smelling," from 1640s. Figurative sense of "racy, salacious" dates from 1844. Related: Spiciness.

双语例句


1. The spicy flavours in these dishes call for reds rather than whites.
这些菜的味道辛辣,应该配红酒而不是白葡萄酒。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Balance spicy dishes with mild ones.
做到辛辣菜和清淡菜比重相当。

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3. Thai food is hot and spicy.
泰国菜味道辛辣浓烈。

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4. The soup tasted mildly spicy.
汤尝起来略有点辣.

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5. Do you like spicy food?
你喜欢吃辣的食物 吗 ?

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