单词 | herb |
释义 | herbherb /hɜːb $ ɜːrb, hɜːrb/ ●●○ noun [countable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINherb ExamplesOrigin: 1200-1300 Old French erbe, from Latin herba ‘grass, herb’EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Thesaurus
THESAURUS► plant Collocations a living thing that has leaves and roots and grows in earth, especially one that is smaller than a tree: · Don’t forget to water the plants.· Plants grow towards the sun.· Botanists examined plant species from around the world. ► herb a small plant that is used to improve the taste of food, or to make medicine: · Sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh herbs.· medicinal herbs (=used as medicine)· The shop sells an interesting range of herbs and spices. ► weed a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly: · She was pulling up weeds in her garden.· Herbicides can be used to prevent and control weeds. ► bulb a root shaped like a ball that grows into a flower or plant: · She planted hundreds of daffodil bulbs. ► shrub a small bush with several woody stems: · flowering shrubs· Rosemary is an evergreen shrub. WORD SETS► Foodabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a bunch of herbs/parsley/thyme etc a small plant that is used to improve the taste of food, or to make medicine → spice: Sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh herbs.· You might like to add a bunch of fresh herbs to the stock. ► a vegetable/herb garden (=where vegetables/herbs are grown)· Rows of lettuces had been sown in the vegetable garden. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► aromatic· The highly aromatic herb Moxa is sometimes used.· Sage: A strongly aromatic herb with a mildly resinous flavor, sage has a particular affinity for game birds.· The monks of old began a tradition of growing aromatic herbs which still survives.· Tarragon: Another strongly aromatic herb, tarragon has a hint of licorice and a subtle tang. ► chopped· Sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve at once.· Scatter the freshly chopped herbs over the tomatoes and lightly season with salt and black pepper. 3.· Remove the coriander stalks and serve hot, warm or cool, scattered with chopped herbs.· Sprinkle the filled buns with chopped herbs or lumpfish caviar as appropriate.· The dish is then sprinkled with chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon.· Add the cream a little at a time and finally add the freshly chopped herbs. 2.· Mash with lime juice, a pinch of chilli powder, chopped herbs and seasoning for guacamole. ► dried· We sell dried flowers and herbs by the bunch and a large range of baskets.· The smell of dried herbs rose up from the bedclothes.· From these smoke-blackened beams Agnes Poley had hung her sides of bacon, her bundles of dried herbs. ► fresh· Serve warm swirled with soured cream and garnished with fresh herbs.· In a small bowl, combine the garlic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper and olive oil.· Serve cold, garnished with fresh herbs.· We also like to use large bunches of basil and other fresh herbs, which impart a unique flavor of their own.· He was now holding long stalks of fresh herbs which he dipped into the Holy Water.· I try to keep fresh herbs growing in my home all winter long.· The dish is then sprinkled with chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon.· I have a great weakness for fresh herbs and love the scent of basil and tarragon. ► medicinal· Used as medicinal herb, especially as a blood-purifier.· Used as a medicinal herb in Sri Lanka.· This species is used as a medicinal herb in the East. ► mixed· Baste occasionally during cooking. 3 Meanwhile, mix together the mustard, olive oil, cream and mixed herbs.· Add the nuts, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, mixed herbs and chilli. ► wild· The tang of some wild herb hung in the air: rosemary perhaps.· But that also means that wild flowers and herbs get cut before they have a chance to flower and propagate. NOUN► garden· Cliff is the cook, and loves the job, especially as he can use produce from the greenhouse and herb garden.· Together they cultivate an herb garden with rosemary, basil and lavender.· A Mint, in its variegated varieties, makes a colourful addition to flower borders as well as herb gardens.· Over there is our herb garden, and here are some fruit trees, from which we are cultivating a new strain.· Dalgliesh could glimpse what was obviously her herb garden planted in elegant terracotta pots carefully disposed to catch the sun.· It has pretty herbaceous borders and an attractive paved herb garden, where on fine mornings breakfast is served.· Our herb garden was designed, sown and planted by 10 and 11-year olds and has given pleasure to many people.· We are very proud of our herb garden, and feel that every school should have one. ► tea· I no longer drank black coffee nor smoked, so I could only chew my almonds and sip my herb tea.· When the children were ill, she dosed them with herb teas that she brewed herself.· Another, even better, choice is a herb tea such as peppermint, camomile, fennel or verbena.· Where the pharmacist reigned, there is now a gift section selling herb teas and crafts.· If only she drank something other than herb tea.· The drink, of course, was a choice between herb tea, apple juice or straight spring water.· Dhani drank water followed by herb tea. VERB► add· Pour over wine, lemon juice and chilli sauce. Add herbs, salt and pepper.· When the mixture bubbles, add the garlic, herbs, and olive oil.· Reduce heat and add garlic, herbs and wine, then stir.· If your food tastes bland at first, add flavour with herbs and spices, particularly garlic.· Tip M & S tomato and herb soup from tins to saucepan and add own herbs to point of lunacy.· There were other things he added herbs sent to him from friends on the Plantations, and other, special things.· Add the cream a little at a time and finally add the freshly chopped herbs. 2. ► chop· Wash and chop the fresh herbs.· Add the chopped herbs, stir and remove from heat. ► dry· Collect and dry your own herbs in summer for use during the winter months.· In fact, certain dried herbs, such as oregano, often have more flavor and aroma than their fresh counterparts.· Add the onion, mushrooms and dried herbs. ► grow· A cartwheel is one of my favourite ways to grow herbs.· You can even grow herbs in containers throughout the winter.· The chef makes tasty bread rolls and grows his own herbs. ► mix· Stir in the breadcrumbs and mixed herbs and season lightly.· Top with the cottage cheese, and sprinkle the mixed herbs on top.· Sprinkle a few mixed herbs over and cover with the remaining potato slices.· Arrange the potatoes on top and sprinkle the mixed herbs and crushed cardamom over the top.· Season well. 2 Mix the herbs into the softened butter and rub all over the lamb. ► use· The book provides wonderful inspiration for gifts as well as practical household tips for using flowers and herbs in your own home.· For thousands of years, some cultures have used plants and herbs believed to have healing properties or to alter consciousness.· Add flavour to your meals by using more herbs, spices and garlic.· This species is used as a medicinal herb in the East.· Your design can be created, using bricks and stones to make interesting shapes or by using herbs alone.· If you use fresh herbs, generally you will need three times as much. |
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