vinegar
中文来自 ECDICT
- n.
- 醋,尖酸刻薄
- vt.
- 加醋于
演变路径(由近及远)
原始词根
原始印欧语 *h₂eḱ-
词源说明
From Middle English vynegre, from Old French vinaigre from Old French vyn egre, based on Latin vīnum (“wine”) + Latin ācer (“sour”). Displaced Old English æċed (survived in Middle English eced).
释义(英文)
名词 Noun
- (uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.
- (countable) Any variety of vinegar.
- (informal, US) Vigor; vitality.