watercress

noun

UK/ˈwɔː.tə.kres/
US/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.kres/

Definitions of watercress noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    An aquatic plant with peppery-tasting green leaves, often used raw in salads.

    一种水生植物,其绿色叶片带有辛辣味,常作沙拉生食。

    • The salad included watercress, which added a peppery note.

      沙拉里加入了西洋菜,增添了一丝辛辣味。

    • The farmer cultivated watercress in the clear stream.

      农夫在清澈的溪流中种植西洋菜。

    • Watercress is widely appreciated for its high nutritional value.

      西洋菜因其高营养价值而广受赞赏。