| 单词 | ketchup |
| 释义 | ketchup (once / 11843 pages) n Ketchup is a red, tomato-based condiment. Many people love to slather ketchup on their hamburgers and hotdogs, while others prefer mustard. You can also call ketchup catsup, but either way it's a sweet sauce made of tomatoes and spices. Commercial ketchup tends to have plenty of sugar or other sweeteners, too. Originally ketchup came in different flavors, made from ingredients like walnuts, oysters, or mushrooms, but today the tomato style has become standard. There are several theories about the origin of ketchup, one of which cites the Xiamen Chinese koechiap, "brine of fish." WORD FAMILYketchup: ketchups USAGE EXAMPLESIt involves frying and a surprising ingredient: ketchup. New York Times(Dec 05, 2016) The same idea has since been adapted to help move other substances, such as toothpaste, paint and ketchup. Economist(Dec 01, 2016) Next year she's launching a range of ketchups, including one based on bananas which she insists is delicious. BBC(Nov 29, 2016) n thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes Syn|Hyper catsup, cetchup, tomato ketchup condiment a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment |
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