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单词 pesto
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Definition of pesto in English:

pesto

noun ˈpɛstəʊˈpɛstoʊ
mass noun
  • A sauce of crushed basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, typically served with pasta.

    (浇在意大利面条上的)香蒜沙司,香蒜酱

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
    • Thank God for pasta and those lovely little pots of sauce and pesto to pour over the top.
    • For the main course I had the penne with mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto and olive oil.
    • On a cold blustery night, a meal of pasta, fresh pesto and good Parmesan made me feel like summer might not be far away.
    • Guests can choose from a selection of sauces, including basil pesto, tomato pesto and bolognaise from a simmering wok.

Origin

Italian, from pestare 'pound, crush'.

Rhymes

manifesto, presto

Definition of pesto in US English:

pesto

nounˈpɛstoʊˈpestō
  • A sauce of crushed basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, typically served with pasta.

    (浇在意大利面条上的)香蒜沙司,香蒜酱

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For the main course I had the penne with mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto and olive oil.
    • On a cold blustery night, a meal of pasta, fresh pesto and good Parmesan made me feel like summer might not be far away.
    • Thank God for pasta and those lovely little pots of sauce and pesto to pour over the top.
    • Guests can choose from a selection of sauces, including basil pesto, tomato pesto and bolognaise from a simmering wok.
    • For pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in a food processor and process until finely chopped.

Origin

Italian, from pestare ‘pound, crush’.

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