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mastic

/ˈmæstɪk/

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noun

乳香黄连木，胶 mastic 树。

An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

Examples :

"The small garden featured a mastic, its dark green leaves adding a touch of the Mediterranean to the landscape. "

这个小花园里种着一棵乳香黄连木，它深绿色的叶子为这片景色增添了一丝地中海风情。

plant nature biology

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noun

乳香，黄连香脂

A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.

Examples :

"The baker added a pinch of mastic to the bread dough for its unique, slightly piney flavor. "

面包师在面包面团里加了一点乳香，为了让面包带有一种独特的、略带松木香味的风味。

substance material food chemistry plant

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noun

乳香酒，玛斯提哈酒

An alcoholic liquor flavoured with this resin.

Examples :

"After dinner, they offered us a small glass of mastic, a traditional Greek liqueur with a distinct pine-like flavor. "

晚餐后，他们给我们上了一小杯乳香酒，这是一种传统的希腊利口酒，带有独特的松树香味。

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noun

沥青胶泥，填缝胶。

A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.

Examples :

"The plumber used mastic to seal the leaky pipe under the kitchen sink. "

水管工用沥青胶泥把厨房水槽下漏水的管道封住了。

material substance technical building industry