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onion

UK/'ʌnjәn/US
A2

Definitions

n.

A round bulb with a strong smell and flavor, widely used as a vegetable and seasoning in cooking.

洋葱

Root Breakdown

Native English
onionother
=onion

Common Collocations

  • 1.onion layers洋葱层
  • 2.red onion红洋葱
  • 3.white onion白洋葱

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Onions are a versatile vegetable used in many cuisines around the world.

  • 2.

    Chopping onions makes many people cry due to the strong chemical it releases.

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