creme
noun [ C ] /krem/ /kriːm/ /krem/ /kriːm/
霜类护肤品
a soft substance that you use to improve the appearance of your skin or hair or use as make-up
She believes that a good eye creme is essential if you're over 30. 她认为，如果您超过30岁，优质的眼霜是不可或缺的。
This creme blusher is easy to apply. 这款乳霜腮红易于涂抹。
[ U ] mainly US稀奶油;软奶酪
a soft, usually sweet, food substance that looks or tastes similar to cream
This is a sandwich made with peanut butter and marshmallow creme. 这是用花生酱和棉花糖奶油制成的三明治。
The snack cakes have a delicious creme filling. 小吃蛋糕有美味的奶油馅。
[ C ] mainly UK软奶酪夹心甜饼干
a sweet or biscuit with a soft, sweet filling
Do you prefer coconut cremes or caramels? 你喜欢椰奶夹心还是焦糖夹心？
Would you like one of these chocolate sandwich cremes? 你想来一块巧克力奶油三明治吗？
Synonym: cream
See also: crème brûléecrème caramelcrème fraîche
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- I prefer to use self-tanning creme rather than spray tan.
- This creme rinse conditions the hair beautifully.
- For dessert I had the vanilla creme pie, and my friend had the chocolate cupcakes.
- They used to buy old-fashioned selection boxescontaining fruity cremes, nougats, and the occasional champagne truffle.
- All that's left is a coffee creme and a hazelnut whirl.
creme
adjective (also crème) /krem/ /kriːm/ /krem/ /kriːm/
奶油酒
A creme liqueur (= a strong, sweet alcoholic drink) is rich and sweet.
In this cocktail, the cream is replaced with an Irish creme liqueur. 在这款鸡尾酒中，奶油被爱尔兰奶油利口酒取代了。
There was still a drop of crème de cassis at the bottom of the bottle. 瓶底还有一滴黑醋栗酒。
See also: crème de menthe
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- A Kir Royale is a mixture of champagne and creme de cassis.
- Add some icing sugar and a drizzle of creme de peche.