avo

IPA/ˈæv.əʊ/
IPA/ˈæv.oʊ/

avo — 名詞

  • avosingular
  • avosplural

1. an informal word for avocado, a pear-shaped fruit with dark, bumpy skin and soft

1.名詞B1
釋義

酪梨

酪梨的口語簡稱,常見於澳英

an informal word for avocado, a pear-shaped fruit with dark, bumpy skin and soft, pale green flesh that is eaten raw in salads, on toast, or as guacamole

例句

David mashed half an avo onto sourdough toast with a pinch of salt.

David 在酸麵包吐司上鋪了半個酪梨,撒了一小撮鹽。

collocation: mashed avo on toast

"Are these avos ripe yet?" Padma asked, pressing one gently with her thumb.

「這些酪梨熟了沒?」Padma 用拇指輕輕按壓其中一顆問道。

collocation: ripe avo

同義詞
  • avocado

    the standard, full form used in all registers and varieties of English

  • alligator pear

    an old-fashioned term, now rarely used, mostly in historical or regional American contexts

用法筆記

Common in Australian and British informal English; rarely used in American English, where the full word 'avocado' is preferred even in casual settings.

常見錯誤

I bought an avo fruit at the shop.
I bought an avo at the shop.
💡'avo' already means avocado, so adding 'fruit' is redundant.