Cucumber is the English name for the popular vegetable known as “黄瓜” in Chinese. It is pronounced as [ˈkjuːkʌmbər], with the stress on the first syllable.
怎么读（音标）
[ˈkjuːkʌmbər]
用法
As a noun, cucumber refers to a long, green vegetable with a smooth skin and edible seeds. It is often used in salads or pickled as a side dish. As a verb, “to cucumber” means to preserve or pickle cucumbers.
例句1-5句且中英对照
1. I always add sliced cucumbers to my salads for some extra crunch and freshness. 我总是在沙拉里加入切片黄瓜，增添一些脆爽和清新的口感。
2. My grandmother makes the best pickled cucumbers using her secret recipe. 我的祖母用她的秘密配方做出最好吃的腌黄瓜。
3. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water content, making them a healthy snack option. 黄瓜低卡路里、水分含量高，是一种健康的零食选择。
4. The chef garnished the dish with thin slices of cucumber for an added touch of color and flavor. 厨师用薄切的黄瓜片装饰菜肴，增添了色彩和味道。
5. In some cultures, cucumbers are believed to have cooling properties and are often used in skincare products. 在一些文化中，人们认为黄瓜具有降温的作用，经常被用于护肤产品中。
同义词及用法
1. Gherkin: a small variety of cucumber, often pickled and used in sandwiches or as a garnish.
2. Zucchini: a type of summer squash that is similar in appearance and taste to cucumber.
3. Courgette: the British English term for zucchini.
4. Pickle: to preserve food by soaking it in vinegar or brine.
5. Marinate: to soak food in a mixture of spices and liquids to add flavor.
编辑总结
Cucumber is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled. It is low in calories and high in water content, making it a healthy option for snacking or adding to meals. It is also believed to have cooling properties and is often used in skincare products. Other varieties and synonyms of cucumber offer different ways to enjoy this popular vegetable. Whether you prefer it sliced in salads, pickled as a side dish, or used as a garnish, cucumber adds freshness and flavor to any dish.
