spicy

英 [ˈspaɪ.si]      美 [ˈspaɪ.si]
  • adj. 辛辣的;香的,多香料的;下流的
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spicy 加香料的,刺激的

spice,香料,-y,形容词后缀。引申比喻义刺激的,有趣味的。

spicy (adj.)
1560s, from spice (n.) + -y (2). In reference to flowers, breezes, etc., "sweet-smelling," from 1640s. Figurative sense of "racy, salacious" dates from 1844. Related: Spiciness.
1. The spicy flavours in these dishes call for reds rather than whites.
这些菜的味道辛辣,应该配红酒而不是白葡萄酒。
2. Balance spicy dishes with mild ones.
做到辛辣菜和清淡菜比重相当。
3. Thai food is hot and spicy.
泰国菜味道辛辣浓烈。
4. The soup tasted mildly spicy.
汤尝起来略有点辣.
5. Do you like spicy food?
你喜欢吃辣的食物 吗 ?