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pomelo

/pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/

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noun

柚子，文旦。

The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. C. grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.

Examples :

"My mom bought a large, fragrant pomelo from the farmer's market, and we all enjoyed its sweet, slightly tangy flesh for dessert. "

我妈从农贸市场买了一个很大很香的柚子(yóu zi)，我们全家都喜欢吃它甜甜的、带一点酸味儿的果肉，当甜点吃。

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noun

柚子树

The tree which produces this fruit.

Examples :

"The pomelo tree in my grandmother's backyard is finally producing fruit. "

我奶奶后院的那棵柚子树终于结果了。

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noun

柚子，文旦。

The grapefruit.

Examples :

"My mom likes to eat a pomelo for breakfast because it's similar to a grapefruit, but sweeter. "

我妈妈喜欢早餐吃一个柚子(或者文旦)，因为它跟葡萄柚很像，但是更甜。