soybean

• 一种原产于亚洲的豆科植物，因其营养丰富、富含油脂的种子而被种植；这些种子可作食用油、食物和饲料的来源。也指这种植物的种子。

A noun referring to a leguminous plant native to Asia, cultivated for its nutritious, oil-rich seeds, which are used as a source of oil, food, and fodder.

1. A2formalculinary

   A small, round, edible bean from the soybean plant, rich in protein and used in many food products.

   大豆

   • Soybeans are a key ingredient in tofu and soy milk.
   • Many vegetarians rely on soybeans as a source of protein.
   • The farmer harvested a large crop of soybeans this year.

   同义词soysoyasoya bean

2. Plant speciesB2formalscientific

   An erect, bushy, hairy annual herb (Glycine max) with trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers, extensively cultivated for its nutritious, oil-rich seeds.

   大豆

   • The soybean plant is native to East Asia.
   • Soybean cultivation improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
   • Farmers rotate corn with soybeans to maintain soil health.

   同义词soysoyasoya bean

3. High-protein food sourceB1formalculinary

   The fruit of the soybean plant, known for being highly proteinaceous, used in a variety of foods and as animal feed.

   高蛋白食物来源

   • Soybean meal is a common ingredient in livestock feed.
   • Edamame are immature soybeans often served as a snack.
   • Soybean oil is extracted for cooking and industrial uses.

   同义词soysoyasoya bean