vanilla
/vəˈnɪlə/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2216 in the learning path
香草；香草精
Definitions
n. A sweet-smelling substance from tropical plant pods, used to flavour food.
香草；香草精
adj. Flavoured with vanilla.
香草味的
Example
Add a little vanilla before you mix the batter.
搅拌面糊之前，加一点香草精。
Demand for natural vanilla can provide valuable income for farmers, but unstable prices create financial risks.
对天然香草的需求能为农民带来可观收入，但价格不稳定会造成财务风险。
Collocations
- vanilla extract
- vanilla ice cream
- vanilla pod
- vanilla flavour
Usage tip
食品中的vanilla指特定香料，并非泛指所有香草。
FAQ
- What does vanilla mean?
- A sweet-smelling substance from tropical plant pods, used to flavour food. Flavoured with vanilla.
- How is vanilla pronounced?
- UK /vəˈnɪlə/, US /vəˈnɪlə/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
