单词 | cherry |
释义 | cherry —cherrylike, adj. /cher"ee/, n. , pl. cherries, adj. n. 1. the fruit of any of various trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, consisting of a pulpy, globular drupe enclosing a one-seeded smooth stone. 2. the tree bearing such a fruit. 3. the wood of such a tree. 4. any of various fruits or plants resembling the cherry. 5. bright red; cerise. 6. Slang (often vulgar). a. the hymen. b. the state of virginity. 7. Slang. a. something new or unused. b. a novice. 8. Underworld Slang. a first offender. 9. Bowling. the striking down of only the forward pin or pins in attempting to make a spare. adj. 10. bright-red; cerise. 11. (of food and beverages) made with or containing cherries or cherrylike flavoring: cherry pie; cherry soda. 12. (of furniture, woodwork, etc.) made of or covered or decorated with wood from the cherry tree. 13. Slang (often vulgar). being a virgin. 14. Slang. a. new or unused: a three-year-old car in cherry condition. b. inexperienced; being an innocent novice. [1300-50; ME cheri var. of chirie, back formation from OE ciris- (taken for pl.) << VL *ceresium for *cerasium (L cerasum) < Gk kerásion cherry] |
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