Banana

Pronunciation:bəˈnænə

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Quick Translations

noun

A long, curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft, sweet, white flesh inside, typically eaten as a snack or used in desserts.

一种长而弯曲的水果，外皮厚实且呈黄色，内部有柔软、甜美的白色果肉，通常作为零食或用于制作甜点。

I had a banana for breakfast, and it was so delicious that I almost considered starting a banana fan club.
Did you hear about the banana that went to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling very well!
In a recent poll, scientists discovered that bananas are now considered a top fruit for dancing – just look at their curves!

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world and are often associated with humor due to the comedy trope of slipping on a banana peel.

verb

To decorate or flavor food with banana, or to use bananas in cooking.

用香蕉装饰或调味食物，或在烹饪中使用香蕉。

I decided to banana my oatmeal this morning by adding slices of banana on top, and now I feel like a gourmet chef!
When life gives you lemons, just banana everything – it works wonders!
I tried to banana my toast, but it ended up looking like a banana Picasso painting.

Using ‘banana’ as a verb is more informal and often used humorously.