spice
/spaɪs/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2537 in the learning path
香料；调味香料
Definitions
n. A plant substance used to add flavour to food.
香料；调味香料
v. To add spices to food.
给……加香料
n. Something that makes an experience more interesting or exciting.
趣味；刺激
Example
This warming spice gives the soup a lovely flavour.
这种带来暖意的香料让汤的味道十分美妙。
The historical spice trade connected distant societies and encouraged the exchange of agricultural knowledge and cooking techniques.
历史上的香料贸易连接了遥远的社会，并促进了农业知识与烹饪技术的交流。
Collocations
- ground spices
- spice trade
- spice rack
- spice up
Word family
- spicy (adj.)
- spiced (adj.)
- spiciness (n.)
Usage tip
spice不一定辣；spice up也可指增添趣味。
FAQ
- What does spice mean?
- A plant substance used to add flavour to food. To add spices to food. Something that makes an experience more interesting or exciting.
- How is spice pronounced?
- UK /spaɪs/, US /spaɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
