희석된 알코올 용액을 발효시켜 만든 초산이 함유된 신맛의 액체로, 주로 조미료나 식품 보존용으로 사용됨.
A sour-tasting liquid containing acetic acid, produced by the fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids and used as a condiment or preservative.
예문:
"Mix a small amount of balsamic vinegar with olive oil to make a simple dressing."
"Vinegar is an effective natural cleaning agent for removing mineral deposits."
말투, 성격 혹은 행동에서 나타나는 불만스럽거나 까칠하고 심술궂은 태도.
Sourness or peevishness of behavior, character, or speech.
예문:
"The manager's comments were sharp and full of vinegar this morning."
"Her tone of voice held a touch of vinegar when she spoke to her rival."
왕성한 기운, 활력 또는 가시지 않는 원기.
Vigor, energy, or vitality, especially in an enthusiastic manner.
예문:
"The young toddler is full of vinegar and keeps running around all day."
"He may be over eighty, but he still has plenty of vinegar left in him."
음식물에 식초를 가하여 맛을 내거나 식초 성분을 섞다.
To season, treat, or mix something with vinegar.
예문:
"The recipe suggests you vinegar the water before poaching the eggs."
"Vinegaring the sauce slightly will help cut through the richness of the fat."