Definitions
n. A long, usually orange root vegetable.
胡萝卜
n. A reward offered to encourage someone to do something.
诱因；奖励
Example
She sliced a carrot and added it to the soup.
她把一根胡萝卜切片，放进汤里。
Governments can use tax reductions as a carrot to encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy.
政府可以用减税作为激励，鼓励企业投资可再生能源。
Collocations
- raw carrot
- grated carrot
- carrot and stick
Usage tip
比喻奖励或诱因；carrot and stick指奖惩并用。
FAQ
- What does carrot mean?
- A long, usually orange root vegetable. A reward offered to encourage someone to do something.
- How is carrot pronounced?
- UK /ˈkærət/, US /ˈkærət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
