pickle
/ˈpɪkəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4692 in the learning path
腌菜；泡菜
Definitions
n. A vegetable preserved in vinegar or salty water.
腌菜；泡菜
v. To preserve food in vinegar or salty water.
腌制
Example
She added a crunchy pickle to her sandwich.
她在三明治里加了一根脆腌黄瓜。
Many communities pickle seasonal vegetables to extend their shelf life and reduce household food waste.
许多社区的居民会腌制时令蔬菜，以延长保存期并减少家庭食物浪费。
Collocations
- pickled vegetables
- a jar of pickles
- in a pickle
Word family
- pickled (adj.)
- pickling (n.)
Usage tip
美式英语中a pickle常指一根腌黄瓜。
FAQ
- What does pickle mean?
- A vegetable preserved in vinegar or salty water. To preserve food in vinegar or salty water.
- How is pickle pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɪkəl/, US /ˈpɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
