spice

• 指用于给食物增添风味、香气或颜色的物质，通常来源于植物。也指增添趣味或刺激的元素。

A noun referring to a substance, typically of plant origin, used to add flavor, aroma, or color to food.

1. Flavoring substanceA2formalculinary

   A strong-smelling, pungent, or aromatic substance obtained from plants, used to flavor food.

   香料

   • Cinnamon and nutmeg are popular spices used in baking.
   • She added a pinch of spice to the curry.
   • The market sells a wide variety of spices from around the world.

   同义词condimentflavoringherbseasoning

2. Excitement or interestB2informal

   Something that adds interest, excitement, or liveliness to something.

   情趣

   • Her stories added a bit of spice to the conversation.
   • The competition brought some spice to the otherwise dull event.
   • He needs a little spice in his life to keep things interesting.

   同义词excitementflavorinterestkicklivelinesspiquancysavorstimulationvitalityzest

• 动词，表示给某物添加味道、趣味或刺激，常通过增加多样性或刺激性元素来实现。

A verb used to indicate the act of adding flavor, interest, or excitement to something, often by introducing variety or stimulating elements.

1. Add flavorA2formalculinary

   To add spices or seasonings to food to enhance its flavor.

   加调料

   • She spiced the curry with cumin and coriander.
   • He spiced the soup with a pinch of chili.
   • The chef spiced the dish perfectly.

   同义词flavorseason

2. Make more excitingB2informal

   To add interest, excitement, or variety to something.

   增添趣味

   • They spiced up the party with live music.
   • She spiced her speech with humorous anecdotes.
   • He spiced the conversation with surprising facts.

   同义词animateenlivenginger upinvigoratejazz upliven uppep upperk up

短语动词变体spice up