sugar loaf

• 传统上呈坚硬圆锥形的精制糖块，在砂糖普及之前广泛使用。该词也可指形状类似圆锥的山丘。

A traditional form of refined sugar shaped into a solid cone, commonly used before the widespread availability of granulated sugar. The term can also refer to a mountain or hill with a similar conical shape.

1. Traditional sugar coneB2formal

   A traditional form of refined sugar, shaped into a solid cone with a rounded top, used before granulated sugar became common.

   糖锥

   • In the 19th century, sugar was often sold as a sugar loaf.
   • The cook had to break pieces off the sugar loaf to sweeten the tea.
   • Sugar loaves were wrapped in blue paper to protect them.

2. Mountain or hill shapeB2formal

   A geographical feature, such as a mountain or hill, that resembles the shape of a traditional sugar loaf.

   糖面包山

   • Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro is a famous landmark.
   • The hikers climbed the sugar loaf hill for a panoramic view.
   • The island's highest point is a sugar loaf peak.