cucumber
/ˈkjuːkʌmbə/ · /ˈkjuːkʌmbər/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1352 in the learning path
黄瓜
Definitions
n. A long vegetable with green skin and crisp, watery flesh.
黄瓜
Example
She sliced a cucumber and added it to the salad.
她把一根黄瓜切成片，加入沙拉。
Growing cucumbers in greenhouses can provide a reliable food supply, but heating these structures requires energy.
在温室中种植黄瓜可以提供稳定的食物供应，但为这些设施供暖需要消耗能源。
Collocations
- sliced cucumber
- cucumber salad
- as cool as a cucumber
Usage tip
通常可数：a cucumber；表示食材时也可不可数。
FAQ
- What does cucumber mean?
- A long vegetable with green skin and crisp, watery flesh.
- How is cucumber pronounced?
- UK /ˈkjuːkʌmbə/, US /ˈkjuːkʌmbər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
