flour
/flaʊə/ · /ˈflaʊər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2171 in the learning path
面粉；谷物粉
Definitions
n. powder made by grinding grain, used especially in baking
面粉；谷物粉
v. to cover a surface or food lightly with flour
撒面粉于
Example
Add the flour slowly and stir until smooth.
慢慢加入面粉，搅拌至顺滑。
Replacing some refined flour with wholemeal flour can increase the fibre content of everyday foods.
用全麦面粉替代部分精制面粉，可以提高日常食品中的膳食纤维含量。
Collocations
- plain flour
- wholemeal flour
- rice flour
- flour a surface
Word family
- floury (adj.)
Usage tip
flour通常不可数，且与flower同音。
FAQ
- What does flour mean?
- powder made by grinding grain, used especially in baking to cover a surface or food lightly with flour
- How is flour pronounced?
- UK /flaʊə/, US /ˈflaʊər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
