单词 | peanut |
释义 | peanut —peanut /ˈpiː.nʌt/ noun (LITTLE MONEY) peanuts [plural] INFORMAL► F0 something so small it is not worth considering, especially an amount of money: » They pay people peanuts in that organization.Thesaurus+: ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Lacking thingsThesaurus+: ↑Small amounts of money , ↑Large amounts of moneynoun [C] (UK SPECIALIZED ALSO groundnut) (NUT) ► B1 an oval-shaped nut that grows underground in pairs inside a thin brown shell: » peanut/groundnut oil» salted/dry-roast(ed) peanutsThesaurus+: ↑Types of edible nut• • • Extra Examples:» I'm allergic to peanuts.» Children can choke on peanuts.» We watched her munch her way through two packets of peanuts.» Have you got some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?» We need a few munchies - some peanuts and crackers. |
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