Vocab Bloom Hub

sponge gourd

/ˈspʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

翻译: 葫芦科丝瓜属的热带藤本植物,其成熟果实的纤维状干燥果肉可作天然海绵或洗澡用的丝瓜络;也指这种果实本身。

1 个条目

phrase

/ˈspʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/B1formalculinary
  • zh葫芦科丝瓜属的热带藤本植物,其成熟果实的纤维状干燥果肉可作天然海绵或洗澡用的丝瓜络;也指这种果实本身。

A tropical vine of the genus Luffa, whose fibrous, dried fruit is used as a natural scrubber or sponge; also known as loofah.

  1. Edible vegetableB1formal

    A tropical vine fruit, also known as luffa or loofah, that is harvested young and used as a vegetable in cooking.

    zh食用蔬菜

    • Sponge gourd is often stir-fried with garlic and chili.
    • In many Asian cuisines, sponge gourd is added to soups.
    • She prepared a delicious curry using fresh sponge gourd.
  2. Natural scrubberB1formal

    The dried fibrous interior of the mature fruit, used as a natural exfoliating sponge or cleaning tool.

    zh天然丝瓜络

    • He uses a dried sponge gourd to scrub his back in the shower.
    • Sponge gourd makes an excellent eco-friendly dish scrubber.
    • You can find natural sponge gourd in many bath and body stores.