c. 1300, erbe "non-woody plant," from Old French erbe "grass, herb, plant" (12c.), from Latin herba "grass, an herb, herbage, turf." Refashioned after Latin since 15c., but the h- was mute until 19c. Slang meaning "marijuana" is attested from 1960s.
雙語例句
1. The herb has been used for centuries to curdle milk.
那種香草幾個世紀以來都被用來制作酸乳。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Bay leaf is an excellent herb for mackerel.
干月桂葉是烹制鯖魚肉極佳的調味料。
來自柯林斯例句
3. chicken with herb dumplings
芳草雞肉餃子
來自《權威詞典》
4. Treatment with medicinal herb is attended with good results.