noun🔗Share胡椒，胡椒籽 The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed."I added some peppercorns to the soup to give it a spicier flavor. "我往汤里加了一些胡椒籽，让它味道更辣一些。plantfoodagriculturesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share象征性数额，极少量 A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract."They agreed to sell the old car to their son for a few peppercorns, basically giving it to him as a gift while fulfilling the legal requirement of a sale. "他们同意以象征性的极少量价钱把旧车卖给儿子，实际上是送给他，只是为了满足法律上买卖的要求。lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
