Wordiyostarch
🇬🇧 UK/stɑ:tʃ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A white carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes and rice; a substance used to stiffen fabric.
淀粉；浆糊
v.
To treat fabric with starch to make it stiff and smooth.
给（衣物）上浆
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishstarchother
=starch
Common Collocations
- 1.corn starch玉米淀粉
- 2.starch intake淀粉摄入量
- 3.spray starch喷雾浆糊
- 4.resistant starch抗性淀粉
Example Sentences
- 1.
Potatoes are rich in starch, which provides a quick source of energy.
- 2.
She used starch to iron her shirt, giving it a crisp, professional look.
- 3.
Reducing starch intake is a common strategy in low-carbohydrate diets.