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nectar

/nek-ter/US // ˈnɛk tər //UK // (ˈnɛktə) //

花蜜,花露水,花蜜糖,甘露

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
    • : the juice of a fruit, especially when not diluted, or a blend of fruit juices: pear nectar; tropical nectar.
    • : Classical Mythology. the life-giving drink of the gods.Compare ambrosia.
    • : any delicious drink.

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Examples

  • To attract vital pollinators, males ooze nectar among the nubbins.

  • Sometimes these and other bumblebees don’t grope for nectar through the natural openings of flowers.

  • These animals probably don’t binge on sugary fruit and nectar that creates ethanol.

  • Like honeybee workers, bumblebee workers collect pollen and nectar.

  • To get enough energy, Minecraft bees would need a lot of nectar, Combes says.

  • Legend has it that Alexander the Great enjoyed ancient sno-cones as well; his were flavored with honey and nectar.

  • It gives the experience of the sweetest nectar of life, pure bliss consciousness.

  • Another choice is agave nectar, made from a type of cactus that grows in Mexico (yes, tequila fans, that cactus).

  • Then, as if succumbing to the charms of its nectar, the novel becomes more extravagant as it progresses.

  • Honey, which is produced by honeybees harvesting nectar from flowers, does a lot to encourage sexuality.

  • At least ten men be sides Gwynne were hovering about Dolly Boutts, like humming-birds about the nectar of a full-blown rose.

  • The nectar of the gods pales into nothingness when compared with a toddy such as I make, said he.

  • The gods themselves were fed on nectar and ambrosia, that they might not die like ordinary mortals.

  • Mary's eyes were fastened on the silver cups; were they brimmed with nectar of the old Greek gods that they should charm her so?

  • Thatcher has filled me amply with expensive urban food in this sylvan retreat—nectar and ambrosia.