gooseberry

• 一种小而圆的食用浆果，生长在灌木上，通常为绿色或红色，常用于制作果酱、馅饼和甜点。

A small, round, edible fruit that grows on bushes, typically green or reddish in color, often used in jams, pies, and desserts.

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1. Edible fruitA2formal

   A small, round, green or reddish berry that grows on bushes, often used in jams and desserts.

   醋栗

   • She picked fresh gooseberries from the garden for the pie.
   • Gooseberry jam is a traditional British preserve.
   • The tart flavor of gooseberries pairs well with sugar.

2. Third wheel (idiom)B2informalbritish

   An unwanted third person accompanying a couple, especially in a romantic context.

   电灯泡

   • I felt like a gooseberry when they started holding hands.
   • Don't be a gooseberry; give them some privacy.
   • He always ends up as the gooseberry on double dates.

   同义词fifth wheelintruderspare parttagalong