식물의 조직에 널리 존재하는 무색무취의 탄수화물.
A white, odorless, tasteless carbohydrate found in plants like potatoes and rice, used as food or for industrial purposes.
예문:
"Corn starch is often used as a thickening agent in sauces."
"Plants store energy in the form of starch."
빵, 파스타, 감자 등 녹말이 많이 함유된 식품.
Foods that are high in starch, such as bread, pasta, and potatoes.
예문:
"I'm trying to cut down on starches like white bread and rice."
"Athletes often eat plenty of starch before a big race."
세탁 시 옷감을 빳빳하게 만들기 위해 사용하는 물질.
A substance used to stiffen cloth, especially clothing, during laundering.
예문:
"The collar of his shirt was stiff with too much starch."
"She sprayed starch on the tablecloth before ironing it."
태도나 성격에서의 뻣뻣함이나 지나친 격식.
A stiff or formal quality in someone's manner or behavior.
예문:
"There was a certain starch in his voice that made everyone feel uneasy."
"The formal dinner lacked the usual starch of high-society events."
성격상의 기백, 활력 또는 지구력.
Energy, vigor, or stamina of character.
예문:
"The long meeting took all the starch out of him."
"He still has plenty of starch left despite his age."
옷감에 풀을 먹여 빳빳하게 만들다.
To stiffen fabric or clothing by applying starch to it.
예문:
"He starched his uniform to look sharp for the inspection."
"Don't forget to starch the napkins for the wedding reception."
권투 등에서 상대방을 케이오(KO)시키다.
To defeat an opponent by a knockout, especially in boxing.
예문:
"The underdog starched the champion in the very first round."
"He got starched with a powerful left hook."