Definitions
n. a rounded object laid by female birds and some other animals
蛋；卵
n. a female reproductive cell that can develop after fertilisation
卵细胞；卵子
Example
She cracked an egg into the hot frying pan.
她把一个鸡蛋打进了热煎锅。
Eggs provide an affordable source of protein and can form part of a balanced diet.
鸡蛋是价格实惠的蛋白质来源，可以成为均衡饮食的一部分。
Collocations
- boiled egg
- lay eggs
- egg yolk
- egg cell
Word family
- eggshell (n.)
Usage tip
scrambled eggs指炒蛋；egg white指蛋清。
FAQ
- What does egg mean?
- a rounded object laid by female birds and some other animals a female reproductive cell that can develop after fertilisation
- How is egg pronounced?
- UK /eɡ/, US /eɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
