horseradish

IPA/ˈhɔːsrædɪʃ/
KK[hˈɔrsrˌædɪʃ]IPA/ˈhɔːrsrædɪʃ/

horseradish — noun

1. A garden plant whose thick white underground stem has an extremely sharp, stingi

1.名詞B1
釋義

A garden plant whose thick white underground stem has an extremely sharp, stinging taste. It grows large green leaves above the soil and its root is used as a strong-smelling flavouring for food.

例句

Zola grew horseradish along her garden path where the soil was deep and moist.

The leaves of the horseradish plant can grow taller than a person's waist.

同義詞
  • Armoracia rusticana

    the scientific or botanical name for the species; not used in everyday conversation

文法句型

horseradish (noun, singular)

a horseradish (countable for the plant)

用法筆記

As a plant, horseradish can be countable (I bought three horseradishes from the farm) or uncountable (Horseradish grows well in deep soil). The uncountable use is more common when referring to the crop in general.

常見錯誤

❌I planted a horseradish in a pot on my balcony.
✅I planted horseradish in a pot on my balcony.
💡when referring to the crop or type of plant, the uncountable form is more natural.
❌The plant is called a horse-radish.
✅The plant is called horseradish.
💡it is written as one word without a hyphen in modern English.

2. A thick white or creamy sauce prepared from crushed horseradish root. It is ofte

2.名詞B1
釋義

A thick white or creamy sauce prepared from crushed horseradish root. It is often served alongside beef, fish, or other savoury dishes to provide a sharp, pungent taste that clears the nose.

例句

Gabriel spread horseradish on his roast beef sandwich for extra flavour.

collocation: spread horseradish on [food]

The chef mixed horseradish with cream to make a milder sauce for the fish.

mixed horseradish with cream: preparing sauce

同義詞
  • horseradish sauce

    a more specific term for the prepared condiment; often interchangeable with 'horseradish' in recipes

  • creamed horseradish

    horseradish mixed with cream or mayonnaise; milder in taste than plain grated horseradish

文法句型

horseradish (uncountable noun)

用法筆記

Horseradish as a condiment is always uncountable. It is commonly sold in jars as a prepared sauce, often combined with cream or vinegar. True horseradish sauce is white or pale cream; the pink version is usually mixed with beetroot.

常見錯誤

❌I need a horseradish for my hot dog.
✅I need some horseradish for my hot dog.
💡the condiment is uncountable; use 'some' or 'a little'.