marshmallow

FREQ #17380

n. 药用蜀葵, 蜀葵糖剂

发音

UK /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/
US /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/
US /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/
IN /ˈmɑ(r)ʃməlo(w)/

词形变化

marshmallows 复数 marshmallows marshmallowed marshmallowing marshmallows 三单 marshmallowing 现在分词 marshmallowed 过去式 marshmallowed 过去分词

别名

marshmellow marsh mallow

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.

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  2. 2.

    A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.

    棉花糖

    软糖

    果酱软糖

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  3. 3.

    Someone who is soft and benign.

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    He acts like a total badass, but he's really just a marshmallow once you get to know him.

v.
  1. 1.

    To soften (literally or figuratively).

    不及物 及物

词汇关系

名词

上位词 5

candy althea althaea confect hollyhock

相关短语

marshmallow fluff [网络] 棉花软糖；糖浆；糖稀使起毛 marshmallow creme marshmallow cremes marshmallow crème marshmallow crèmes

词源

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.

来源：wiktionary