| 单词 | coffee |
| 释义 | coffee n. 1. a a drink made from the roasted and ground beanlike seeds of a tropical shrub. b a cup of this. 2. a any shrub of the genus Coffea, yielding berries containing one or more seeds. b these seeds raw, or roasted and ground. 3. a pale brown colour, of coffee mixed with milk. Phrases and idioms coffee bar a bar or caf{eacute} serving coffee and light refreshments from a counter. coffee bean the beanlike seeds of the coffee shrub. coffee-cup a small cup for serving coffee. coffee-essence a concentrated extract of coffee usu. containing chicory. coffee-house a place serving coffee and other refreshments. coffee-mill a small machine for grinding roasted coffee beans. coffee-morning a morning gathering at which coffee is served, often in aid of charity. coffee nibs coffee beans removed from their shells. coffee-shop a small informal restaurant, esp. in a hotel or department store. coffee-table a small low table. coffee-table book a large lavishly illustrated book. Etymology: ult. f. Turk. kahveh f. Arab. kahwa, the drink |
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