单词 | spice |
释义 | spice (spīs) n. 1. a. Any of various pungent, aromatic plant substances, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, used to flavor foods or beverages. b. These substances considered as a group. 2. Something that adds zest or interest: The controversy added spice to the political campaign. 3. A pungent aroma. tr.v. spiced, spic·ing, spic·es 1. To season with spices. 2. To add zest or interest to: uses witty rhymes to spice up the song. [Middle English, from Old French espice, from Late Latin speciēs, wares, spices, from Latin, kind; see SPECIES.] |
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