popcorn
UK/'pɒpkɒ:n/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A snack food made from maize kernels that expand and burst when heated.
爆米花
v.
To jump or stand up quickly; to pop repeatedly.
迅速跳起；连续爆开
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpopother
+
cornother
=popcorn
Common Collocations
- 1.buttered popcorn黄油爆米花
- 2.bucket of popcorn一桶爆米花
- 3.popcorn machine爆米花机
- 4.microwave popcorn微波炉爆米花
Example Sentences
- 1.
We grabbed a large bucket of popcorn before settling in to watch the movie.
- 2.
The smell of freshly made popcorn filled the entire cinema lobby.
- 3.
Buttered popcorn is a classic snack that pairs perfectly with action films.