Definitions
n. A small citrus fruit with green skin and sour juice.
酸橙；青柠
n. A white calcium compound used in building and soil treatment.
石灰
n. A bright, pale colour between green and yellow.
黄绿色；青柠绿
Example
She squeezed a lime over the warm rice.
她往热米饭上挤了些青柠汁。
Farmers may apply lime to acidic soils to improve growing conditions and increase crop productivity.
农民可以向酸性土壤施用石灰，以改善生长条件并提高作物产量。
Collocations
- lime juice
- a slice of lime
- agricultural lime
- lime green
Usage tip
水果义可数，石灰义不可数；lemon是柠檬。
FAQ
- What does lime mean?
- A small citrus fruit with green skin and sour juice. A white calcium compound used in building and soil treatment. A bright, pale colour between green and yellow.
- How is lime pronounced?
- UK /laɪm/, US /laɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
