prickly pear

• 一种仙人掌的果实，外皮有刺，果肉甜美多汁，常见于干旱地区。也指这种仙人掌植物本身。

A type of cactus fruit with a spiny skin and sweet, juicy flesh, commonly found in arid regions. Also refers to the cactus plant itself.

1. Edible fruitA2formal

   A sweet, juicy fruit that grows on a cactus, with a thick skin covered in small spines.

   可食用仙人掌果

   • I bought some prickly pears at the market.
   • The prickly pear has a vibrant pink or green skin.
   • You need to peel the prickly pear carefully to avoid the spines.

2. Cactus plantB1formal

   A type of cactus (genus Opuntia) that produces this fruit, known for its flat, oval pads and sharp spines.

   仙人掌

   • The prickly pear cactus is native to the Americas.
   • Prickly pears thrive in dry, desert climates.
   • The pads of the prickly pear are also edible.