starch·y
adjective/ˈstɑːtʃi/
/ˈstɑːrtʃi/
- (of food) containing a lot of starch
富含淀粉的 - starchy foods like rice and bread
淀粉类食物,如米饭和面包
- starchy foods like rice and bread
- (informal, disapproving) (of a person or their behaviour) very formal; not friendly or relaxed
拘束的;古板的;拘泥的 - My boss has a starchy manner.
我的老板态度刻板。 - Museums are trying to shake off their starchy image.
博物馆正努力摆脱其或多或少有点刻板的形象。
- My boss has a starchy manner.