sugar

• Сладкое кристаллическое вещество, получаемое из различных растений, особенно сахарного тростника и сахарной свёклы, используемое как подсластитель в еде и напитках.

A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, used as a sweetener in food and drink.

uncountable

1. Sweet substanceA1formalculinary

   A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, used in cooking and confectionery.

   Сахар

   • She added two spoons of sugar to her coffee.
   • The recipe calls for a cup of sugar.
   • Too much sugar is bad for your health.

   Synonymssaccharosesucrose

2. Term of endearmentA2informalamericanculinary

   Used as a friendly or affectionate way to address someone.

   Сладкий

   • Hey sugar, can you pass me the salt?
   • Don't worry, sugar, everything will be fine.
   • Thanks for your help, sugar.

   Synonymsdarlingdeardeariehoneylovepetsugarplumsweetheartsweetie

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия добавления сахара во что-либо, или для того, чтобы сделать что-то более приятным или привлекательным.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding sugar to something, or to make something more pleasant or appealing.

1. Add sugarA2informal

   To sweeten something by adding sugar.

   Подсластить

   • She sugared her coffee before drinking it.
   • He sugared the strawberries to make them sweeter.
   • The recipe says to sugar the dough lightly.

   Synonymssweeten

2. Make pleasant or less harshB2informal

   To make something seem more pleasant or less unpleasant, often by adding flattery or charm.

   Смягчать

   • He sugared his criticism with a compliment.
   • She sugared the bad news with a smile.
   • The politician sugared his speech with promises.

   Synonymsmellowmitigatesoftensugarcoatsweetentemper

   Antonymsembitterpoisonsour