salt
🇬🇧 UK/sɒ:lt/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kA2
Definitions
n.
A white crystalline substance (sodium chloride) used to season and preserve food; any similar chemical compound.
盐;食盐;化学盐类
v.
To add salt to food; to preserve or season with salt.
加盐;用盐腌制
adj.
Containing or tasting of salt; preserved with salt.
含盐的;咸的;用盐腌制的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derived=salt
Common Collocations
- 1.salt and pepper盐和胡椒
- 2.pinch of salt一小撮盐
- 3.sea salt海盐
- 4.salt intake盐的摄入量
Example Sentences
- 1.
Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water before cooking the pasta.
- 2.
Road crews spread salt on the icy highways to prevent accidents.
- 3.
Doctors advised him to reduce his salt intake to lower his blood pressure.