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dragee

/dræˈʒeɪ/

翻译: 指小型的、常具有装饰性的糖果,如用于装饰蛋糕的银色糖珠、裹糖衣的坚果或水果块,或指糖衣药片。

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noun

/dræˈʒeɪ/C1formal
  • zh指小型的、常具有装饰性的糖果,如用于装饰蛋糕的银色糖珠、裹糖衣的坚果或水果块,或指糖衣药片。

A noun referring to small, often decorative confections such as silvery candy beads used for cake decoration, sugar-coated nuts or fruit pieces, or a sugar-coated medicated pill.

  1. Decorative candy beadB1formalculinary

    Small, silvery or brightly colored candy beads used for decorating cakes, cookies, and other confections.

    zh糖珠

    • She sprinkled silver dragees over the wedding cake.
    • The baker used gold dragees to add a festive touch to the cupcakes.
    • Dragees are often used to create intricate patterns on pastries.

    同义词nonpareil

  2. Sugar-coated nut or fruitB1formalculinary

    A nut or piece of fruit that has been coated in a hard sugar shell, often eaten as a confection.

    zh糖衣果仁

    • Almond dragees are a popular treat during the holiday season.
    • She offered a bowl of sugar-coated dragees to her guests.
    • These dragees are made by coating dried apricots in a sweet glaze.

    同义词comfitsugarplum

  3. Sugar-coated pillB2formalmedical

    A medicinal pill that is coated with sugar to make it easier to swallow or more palatable.

    zh糖衣药丸

    • The pharmacist recommended a dragee for the child's cough.
    • These dragees are designed to mask the bitter taste of the medicine.
    • Sugar-coated dragees were once a common form of medication.