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liquorice

/ˈlɪkərɪs/ /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/

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noun

甘草

The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

Examples :

"My grandfather grows liquorice in his garden, which he says he uses to make tea. "

我的爷爷在他的花园里种甘草，他说他用甘草来泡茶。

plant food vegetable

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noun

甘草糖，甘草。

A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.

Examples :

"My little sister loves to buy black liquorice at the candy store. "

我妹妹很喜欢在糖果店买黑色的甘草糖。

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noun

甘草黑，Licorice黑

A black colour, named after the licorice.

Examples :

"Her new coat was a deep liquorice, almost black but with a subtle, sweet undertone. "

她新买的外套是深甘草黑色，几乎是纯黑，但又带有一丝微妙的甜美底蕴。

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noun

甘草， licorice 提取物

A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

Examples :

"The black jelly beans had a strong liquorice flavour, which some people loved and others hated. "

那些黑色软糖豆有很浓的甘草味，有些人很喜欢，有些人却很讨厌。

food substance plant