Definitions
n. beans grown for their protein, or food made from them
大豆；大豆制品
n. a salty brown sauce made from fermented beans
酱油
Example
I usually pour soy milk over my breakfast cereal.
我通常把豆奶倒在早餐麦片上。
Soy provides plant protein, but expanding its cultivation can threaten forests when land is cleared irresponsibly.
大豆提供植物蛋白，但若不负责任地开垦土地，扩大种植可能威胁森林。
Collocations
- soy milk
- soy sauce
- soy protein
- soy products
Word family
- soybean (n.)
Synonyms
- soya
Usage tip
英式英语也常用soya；“酱油”通常说soy sauce。
FAQ
- What does soy mean?
- beans grown for their protein, or food made from them a salty brown sauce made from fermented beans
- How is soy pronounced?
- UK /sɔɪ/, US /sɔɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
