单词 | hop |
释义 | hop 2 (hŏp) n. 1. A twining vine (Humulus lupulus) having lobed leaves and green female flowers arranged in conelike spikes. 2. hops The dried female inflorescences of this plant, containing a bitter aromatic oil. They are used in brewing to inhibit bacterial growth and to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer. 3. Slang Opium. tr.v. hopped, hop·ping, hops Phrasal Verb: To flavor with hops. hop up Slang 1. To increase the power or energy of: hop up a car. 2. To stimulate with or as if with a narcotic. [Middle English hoppe, from Middle Dutch.] hoppy adj. |
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