vanilla

• 形容某事物简单、普通或标准，没有任何特别或额外的特性；也指香草味或原味的。

Describes something that is plain, ordinary, or standard, without any special or extra features.

1. Flavored with vanillaA2formal

   Having the taste or aroma of vanilla extract, a common flavoring derived from vanilla orchids.

   香草味的

   • She ordered a vanilla milkshake.
   • The cake had a rich vanilla flavor.
   • I prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate.

2. Plain or ordinaryB1informal

   Lacking any special or extra features; basic, standard, or unadventurous.

   普通的

   • He chose a vanilla version of the software without any add-ons.
   • The design was too vanilla for my taste.
   • She gave a vanilla answer that didn't reveal much.

   同义词averagebasicblandconventionalordinaryplainstandardunadventurousunexcitingunremarkable

   反义词adventurousdistinctiveexceptionalexoticextraordinaryremarkablespecialunusual

• 指香荚兰属的攀援兰花植物，也指从其荚果中提取的香料及特有的香甜气味。

A noun referring to a climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, or the flavoring and distinctive fragrant flavor derived from its beans.

1. Climbing orchid plantB2formal

   Any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla, having fleshy leaves and clusters of large, waxy, highly fragrant white, green, or topaz flowers.

   香草兰

   • The vanilla orchid is native to Mexico and Central America.
   • Farmers cultivate vanilla plants in tropical regions.
   • The delicate flowers of the vanilla plant require hand pollination.

2. Flavoring extractA2formal

   A flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol, or an imitation of this.

   香草精

   • She added a teaspoon of vanilla to the cake batter.
   • The recipe calls for pure vanilla extract, not imitation.
   • Vanilla is a popular flavoring for ice cream and desserts.

3. Distinctive flavorA2formal

   A distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans.

   香草味

   • The ice cream had a rich, creamy vanilla flavor.
   • He prefers the taste of vanilla over chocolate.
   • The subtle vanilla notes complemented the fruit perfectly.