tomato

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Definitions

n.

A widely cultivated plant bearing a soft, usually red, edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking.

番茄,西红柿

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
tomatoother
=tomato

Common Collocations

  • 1.tomato sauce番茄酱
  • 2.cherry tomato圣女果/小番茄
  • 3.sun-dried tomato日晒番茄干
  • 4.tomato paste番茄泥

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She sliced a ripe tomato and added it to the fresh garden salad.

  • 2.

    Tomato sauce is a staple ingredient in many Italian pasta dishes.

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