lettuce
/ˈletɪs/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1129 in the learning path
生菜；莴苣
Definitions
n. a vegetable with leaves often eaten raw in salads
生菜；莴苣
Example
Wash the lettuce before adding it to your sandwich.
把生菜洗净后再夹进三明治里。
Growing lettuce in urban gardens can give residents access to fresh food near their homes.
在城市菜园种植生菜能让居民在家附近获得新鲜食材。
Collocations
- lettuce leaves
- a head of lettuce
- crisp lettuce
Usage tip
指食材通常不可数；一棵生菜用a head of lettuce。
FAQ
- What does lettuce mean?
- a vegetable with leaves often eaten raw in salads
- How is lettuce pronounced?
- UK /ˈletɪs/, US /ˈletɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
