Any of various aromatic vegetable substances, sometimes ground or powdered, used for seasoning, as cinnamon, nutmeg, or pepper. 香料(如肉桂、豆蔻或胡椒)。 That which gives flavor or zest; relish. 调味品；风味；情趣。 Varity is the spice of life. 变化是生活的调剂。 A small portion, quantity or admixture. 微量。 a spice of mischief 带点恶作剧成分。 There is a spice of malice in his character. 他的性格中带有少许恶意。 To season or flavor, with, or as with, condiments. 加以调味品。 He spiced his speech with stories and jokes. 他用故事和笑话使他的演讲增添趣味。 n. spicery. adj. spicy. adv. spicily. n. spiciness. |