sarsaparilla

• 名词，指一种热带美洲的攀缘植物，其根有芳香味；也指用这种植物根部的提取物调味的碳酸饮料。

A noun referring either to a tropical American climbing plant with aromatic roots, or to a carbonated beverage flavored with an extract from that root.

1. Climbing plantC1formalscientific

   Any of several tropical American plants of the genus Smilax, known for their aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves.

   菝葜

   • Sarsaparilla vines are often found in tropical rainforests.
   • The roots of the sarsaparilla plant are used in traditional medicine.
   • Explorers brought sarsaparilla back to Europe for its reputed health benefits.

   同义词briarcatbriergreenbriersmilax

2. Carbonated beverageB1informalamerican

   A fizzy drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root, or sometimes with birch oil and sassafras.

   菝葜汽水

   • He ordered a cold sarsaparilla at the old-fashioned soda fountain.
   • Sarsaparilla was a popular soft drink in the American Wild West.
   • The taste of sarsaparilla is similar to root beer but with a unique, earthy flavor.