watermelon
UK/'wɒtә.melәn/US
C2
Definitions
n.
A large round fruit with a green rind and sweet, juicy red flesh
西瓜
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwater + melon = a melon swollen with water. It is named for its juiciness — the fruit is about 92% water.
Root water still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a slice of watermelon一块西瓜
- 2.seedless watermelon无籽西瓜
- 3.watermelon juice西瓜汁
Example Sentences
- 1.
Nothing beats a slice of cold watermelon on a summer day.
- 2.
They spit watermelon seeds across the picnic table.