salt
/sɔːlt/ · /sɔlt/
CEFR level A1Topic HealthWord #530 in the learning path
盐；食盐
Definitions
n. a white substance used to flavour or preserve food
盐；食盐
v. to add salt to food or preserve it with salt
给……加盐；用盐腌
Example
Please pass the salt before the soup gets cold.
趁汤还没凉，请把盐递过来。
Reducing salt intake is an effective way to lower the risk of high blood pressure.
减少盐的摄入量是降低高血压风险的有效方法。
Collocations
- a pinch of salt
- salt intake
- sea salt
- add salt
Word family
- salty (adj.)
- salted (adj.)
- unsalted (adj.)
Usage tip
食盐通常不可数；“一小撮盐”用a pinch of salt。
FAQ
- What does salt mean?
- a white substance used to flavour or preserve food to add salt to food or preserve it with salt
- How is salt pronounced?
- UK /sɔːlt/, US /sɔlt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
