margarine
UK/.mɑ:dʒә'ri:n/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A butter substitute made from blended vegetable oils, used as a spread
人造黄油，植物奶油
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmargarroot
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=margarine
Example Sentences
- 1.
Margarine provides a cheaper alternative to butter for cooking and baking applications.
- 2.
The nutritionist recommended limiting margarine intake due to its high trans fat content.
- 3.
During wartime rationing, families substituted margarine for scarce real butter.