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nectarine

/nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen/US // ˌnɛk təˈrin, ˈnɛk təˌrin //UK // (ˈnɛktərɪn) //

油桃,油桃树,油桃木,油桐

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.

Examples

  • Instead of judging by appearance, select a mango as you would a peach or nectarine.

  • As such, apricots aren’t usually interchangeable with peaches or nectarines in recipes because of the difference in water content.

  • While peaches tend to get most of the hype during stone fruit season, don’t sleep on nectarines.

  • The two stone fruits are very similar in many ways, and relatively interchangeable in uses, but nectarines are often firmer, sweeter and juicier than peaches.

  • Serve white and yellow nectarine sherbets together for a dramatic presentation.

  • The nectarine is in large favor in Europe and is much more extensively grown than in America.

  • Also, the flesh of the nectarine is firmer and has a stronger flavor than that of the peach.

  • Nina finished a mouthful of nectarine and picked up the books one by one.

  • Some have a powerful scent that is very near that of a ripe Nectarine; of this the best example I know is the old rose Goubault.

  • Right by the porch, in a lovely southern exposure, was a delicious nectarine.