pickle
noun /ˈpɪkl/
/ˈpɪkl/
Idioms - [countable, usually plural] (British English) a vegetable that has been preserved in vinegar or salt water and has a strong taste, served cold with meat, salads, etc.
泡菜；腌菜 - [uncountable] (British English) a cold thick spicy sauce made from fruit and vegetables that have been boiled, often sold in jars and served with meat, cheese, etc.
菜酱 - a cheese and pickle sandwich
奶酪果酱三明治
- a cheese and pickle sandwich
- (North American English) (British English gherkin)[uncountable, countable] a small cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar before being eaten
醋泡小黄瓜
词源late Middle English (denoting a spicy sauce served with meat): from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German pekel, of unknown ultimate origin.
Idioms
in a pickle
- (informal) in a difficult or unpleasant situation
处于困境；处境窘迫