rice

• 指水稻的种子，是一种主要粮食作物，通常为白色或棕色，广泛用于世界各地的烹饪。也指稻这种植物本身。

A noun referring to a staple food grain, typically white or brown, that is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa, commonly cooked and eaten worldwide.

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1. Food grainA1formal

   The seeds of a cereal grass, used as a staple food in many parts of the world.

   稻米

   • We had rice with chicken for dinner.
   • She cooked a large pot of rice.
   • Rice is a primary food source in Asia.

2. A2formal

   The plant that produces rice grains, grown in warm climates.

   稻

   • Farmers are planting rice in the flooded fields.
   • The rice crop was damaged by the heavy rains.
   • Rice paddies are common in this region.

   同义词paddy

• 名词，指禾本科植物稻的淀粉质籽粒，作为主食食用；不是动词。

A noun referring to the starchy seeds of a cereal grass used as a staple food, not a verb.

1. To process into rice-like piecesB2formalculinary

   To press or sieve a food item, such as a cooked vegetable or potato, through a ricer or sieve so that it forms small, rice-like pieces.

   压成米粒状

   • She riced the potatoes before adding butter and milk.
   • The chef riced the cauliflower to make a low-carb alternative.
   • You can rice the cooked carrots for a smoother texture.