玉米的英文怎么说

玉米英文翻译 - 专业解析
字数: 1,800字 领域: 农业/食品 完成时间: 2025-8-20
原文 (中文)

玉米是一种重要的粮食作物,在中国北方俗称"棒子",南方叫"包谷"。

玉米的英文表达主要有两种:

1. Corn - 美式英语中最常用的说法

2. Maize - 英式英语和科学术语中的说法

其他相关词汇:

1. 玉米棒子 - corn cob

2. 玉米粒 - corn kernel

3. 玉米淀粉 - corn starch

4. 爆米花 - popcorn

译文 (English)

Corn/Maize is an important cereal crop, commonly known as "棒子" in northern China and "包谷" in southern China.

There are two main English expressions for 玉米:

1. Corn - The most commonly used term in American English

2. Maize - Used in British English and scientific terminology

Other related terms:

1. 玉米棒子 - corn cob

2. 玉米粒 - corn kernel

3. 玉米淀粉 - corn starch

4. 爆米花 - popcorn

Cultural note: In American English, "corn" can sometimes refer to the dominant grain crop in a region, which is why in the U.S. it specifically means maize, while in England "corn" may refer to wheat.