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N-MASS
芥子酱;芥子泥
Mustard is a yellow or brown paste usually eaten with meat. It tastes hot and spicy.
例句
...a pot of mustard...
一罐芥子酱
Thinly paint the lamb with Dijon mustard.
在羊肉上刷上薄薄一层第戎产的芥子酱。
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N-UNCOUNT
(果实可做芥子泥的)芥菜花;芥菜
Mustard is a small plant with yellow flowers. The seeds can be used to make mustard.
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COLOUR
芥末色;暗黄色
Mustard is used to describe things that are brownish yellow in colour.
例句
...a mustard coloured jumper.
暗黄色的羊毛衫
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PHRASE
如所期待的那么好;符合要求
If someone does not cut the mustard, their work or their performance is not as good as it should be or as good as it is expected to be.
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PHRASE
非常渴望;非常热情
If you are as keen as mustard or mustard keen, you are very eager or enthusiastic.
例句
I have a pupil who scored very low in assessments but is keen as mustard.
我有一个学生,考评得分很低,但学习热情十足。