honey
noun uk/ˈhʌn.i/ us/ˈhʌn.i/
(SWEET SUBSTANCE)
A2 [ U ]蜂蜜
a sweet, sticky, yellow substance made by bees and used as food
UK set honey/runny honey 凝固的／稀软的蜂蜜
clover honey 红花草蜜
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- The sharpness of the lemons contrasts with the sweetness of the honey.
- Sweeten to taste with honey or brown sugar.
- The bee turns nectar into honey.
- Pour the honey into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients.
- The apple mixture can be sweetened with honey.
(PERSON)
[ as form of address ] mainly US亲爱的
a name that you call someone you love or like very much
Hi, honey, I'm home! 嗨，亲爱的，我回来了！
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- Don't fuss me, honey, I've got a whole pile of work to do.
- "Dad." "Yes, what do you want, honey?"
- "You look a million dollars in that dress, honey!"
- You're just an old-fashioned gal, aren't you, honey!
- "Gee, honey, is that all your own hair?"