芭樂、火龍果英文怎麼說?「水果英文」圖鑑,讓你流利介紹台灣味!

台灣,這座美麗的島嶼,以其得天獨厚的氣候與地理條件,孕育出一年四季豐饒甜美的水果,贏得了「水果王國」的美譽。當我們自豪地品嚐著清脆的蓮霧、香甜的釋迦、風味獨具的芭樂時,是否曾想過,該如何向外國友人介紹這些令人驕傲的美味?當您身處國外超市,面對琳瑯滿目的水果時,是否能流利地說出哈密瓜、火龍果或酪梨的英文名稱?

學習水果的英文不僅僅是記憶英文單字,它更是一把打開世界飲食文化大門的鑰匙。從市場購物、餐廳點餐,到與外國朋友的深度交流,這些詞彙無所不在。本篇文章將為您提供一份史上最完整的水果英文寶典,我們將以不同的主題來介紹各種水果名稱,內容涵蓋:

  • 超過150種水果的詳細分類詞彙,包含台灣特色水果、各式莓果、柑橘、核果及瓜類。
  • 精準的IPA國際音標,幫助您掌握正確發音。
  • 生動的形容詞與實用的購物對話,讓您能具體描述水果的風味與口感,並在真實情境中學以致用,增添學習樂趣。
  • 有趣的文化俚語與常見問題解析,帶您深入瞭解水果在英語文化中的獨特意涵。

現在,就讓我們一起踏上這趟色彩繽紛、充滿果香的語言探索之旅,全面提升您的水果英文能力吧!

水果英文詞彙分類大全

為了幫助您有系統地學習,我們將龐大的水果詞彙庫劃分為六大類。以下表格將提供您完整的水果種類資訊,每個表格都包含中文名稱、英文名稱(含常見別名)、IPA發音及實用例句或補充說明。

台灣常見與熱帶水果 (Common Taiwanese & Tropical Fruits)

這部分聚焦於台灣本地常見及廣受歡迎的熱帶水果,是您向外國朋友推廣台灣美食的最佳起點,也是常見水果英文的基礎。

中文名稱 英文名稱 IPA 發音 實用例句 / 補充說明
芭樂/番石榴 Guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/ Guavas are very popular in Taiwan; people enjoy their crunchy texture and unique tropical flavor. (芭樂在台灣很受歡迎,人們喜愛它爽脆的口感和獨特的熱帶風味。)
蓮霧 Wax Apple / Bell Fruit /wæks ˈæpl/ Also known as “bell fruit” due to its shape, the wax apple is crispy and refreshing. (因為形狀也稱為「鈴鐺果」,蓮霧吃起來清脆爽口。)
火龍果 Dragon Fruit / Pitaya /ˈdræɡən fruːt/ Dragon fruit has a stunning appearance with its bright pink skin and is high in 維生素C. (火龍果外觀驚艷,有著亮粉色的外皮且富含維生素C。)
釋迦 Sugar Apple / Custard Apple /ˈʃʊɡər ˈæpl/ Its creamy white flesh tastes like a sweet, tropical custard. (它那奶油般的白色果肉嚐起來像香甜的熱帶卡士達。)
鳳梨釋迦 Atemoya /ˌætɪˈmɔɪə/ Atemoya is a hybrid of the sugar apple and the cherimoya, with a smooth texture and sweet taste. (鳳梨釋迦是釋迦和祕魯番荔枝的混種,口感滑順、味道甜美。)
芒果 Mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ Taiwan’s Irwin mangoes are world-famous for their intense sweetness and smooth texture. (台灣的愛文芒果以其極致的甜度和滑順的口感聞名世界。)
鳳梨 Pineapple /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/ This pineapple is perfectly ripe and juicy, great for making pineapple cakes. (這個鳳梨熟得恰到好處且多汁,很適合做鳳梨酥。)
荔枝 Lychee / Litchi /ˈliːtʃiː/ Lychee is in season in early summer; it’s an extremely tasty and juicy fruit. (荔枝在初夏盛產,是一種非常好吃且多汁的水果。)
龍眼 Longan /ˈlɔːŋɡən/ Dried longan is often used in traditional Chinese sweet soups and desserts. (龍眼乾常用於中式的甜湯和甜點中。)
百香果 Passion Fruit /ˈpæʃən fruːt/ The tangy seeds of passion fruit are excellent for making beverages and desserts. (百香果酸甜的籽非常適合用來製作飲品和甜點。)
楊桃 Starfruit / Carambola /ˈstɑːrfruːt/ When sliced, starfruit forms a perfect star shape, making it a great garnish. (切片後,楊桃會形成完美的星形,是很棒的裝飾。)
榴槤 Durian /ˈdʊriən/ Known as the “king of fruits,” the 榴蓮 is famous for its strong odor and creamy texture. (被稱為「水果之王」的榴槤,以其濃烈的氣味和奶油般的質地聞名。)
山竹 Mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəˌstiːn/ Often called the “queen of fruits,” mangosteen has a delicate, sweet, and slightly tart flavor. (常被稱為「水果之後」的山竹,有著細膩、香甜又微酸的味道。)
紅毛丹 Rambutan /ræmˈbuːtən/ Despite its hairy appearance, the rambutan fruit tastes very similar to lychee. (雖然外表毛茸茸的,紅毛丹的味道和荔枝非常相似。)
菠蘿蜜 Jackfruit /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/ Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world and its fibrous texture is a popular meat substitute. (菠蘿蜜是世界上最大的樹生水果,其纖維口感是熱門的肉類替代品。)
木瓜 Papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ In Taiwan, we love to make papaya milk, which is a blend of fresh papaya and milk. (在台灣,我們喜歡將新鮮木瓜和牛奶混合打成木瓜牛奶。)
甘蔗 Sugarcane /ˈʃʊɡərkeɪn/ Fresh sugar cane juice is a popular and refreshing drink in many parts of Asia. (新鮮甘蔗汁在亞洲許多地區都是一種受歡迎的提神飲品。)
柿子 Persimmon /pərˈsɪmən/ Ripe persimmons are very soft and have a honey-like sweetness. (成熟的柿子非常柔軟,且有著蜂蜜般的甜味。)
枇杷 Loquat /ˈloʊkwɑːt/ Loquat has a sweet and tangy taste, often used to make cough syrup. (枇杷味道酸甜,常用來製作枇杷膏。)
奇異果/獼猴桃 Kiwi / Kiwifruit /ˈkiːwi/ Kiwifruit, also known as 獼猴桃, contains more vitamin C than oranges. (奇異果,也稱為獼猴桃,所含的維他命C比柳橙還多。)
椰子 Coconut /ˈkoʊkənʌt/ The 椰子 provides not only sweet water but also rich, creamy flesh. (椰子不僅提供甜美的汁水,還有濃鬱滑順的果肉。)
麵包果 Breadfruit /ˈbrɛdˌfruːt/ When cooked, 麵包果 has a texture similar to freshly baked bread. (麵包果在烹煮後,口感近似新鮮出爐的麵包。)
石榴 Pomegranate /ˈpɑːmɪˌɡrænɪt/ The jewel-like seeds of a pomegranate are both sweet and tart. (石榴那如寶石般的籽嚐起來又甜又酸。)
棗子 Jujube /ˈdʒuːdʒuːb/ The green 棗子 is crisp like an apple, while the dried red one is sweet and chewy. (綠色的棗子像蘋果一樣脆,而紅色的棗乾則又甜又有嚼勁。)
無花果/花果 Fig /fɪɡ/ Fig, also called 花果, is a sweet fruit with a soft texture and many small seeds. (無花果,也叫花果,是一種味道香甜、質地柔軟且內含許多細小種子的水果。)

漿果類家族 (The Berry Family)

莓果或漿果通常體積小、色彩鮮艷且富含抗氧化物,是健康飲食的常客,這類葡萄也常被歸於此。

中文名稱 英文名稱 IPA 發音 實用例句 / 補充說明
草莓 Strawberry /ˈstrɔːbəri/ She decorated the birthday cake with fresh strawberries and cream. (她用新鮮草莓和奶油裝飾生日蛋糕。)
藍莓 Blueberry /ˈbluːbəri/ Blueberries are considered a superfruit because they are packed with antioxidants. (藍莓被認為是超級水果,因為富含抗氧化物。)
覆盆子 Raspberry /ˈræzbəri/ I love adding a handful of raspberries to my morning yogurt. (我喜歡在早晨的優格裡加入一把覆盆子。)
蔓越莓 Cranberry /ˈkrænbəri/ Cranberry juice is often recommended for preventing urinary tract infections. (蔓越莓汁常被推薦用於預防泌尿道感染。)
黑莓 Blackberry /ˈblækbəri/ We picked wild blackberries along the trail during our hike. (我們健行時在小徑旁採了野生黑莓。)
桑椹 Mulberry /ˈmʌlbəri/ The 桑椹 stained my fingers dark purple, a sign of its rich juice. (桑椹把我的手指染成了深紫色,這是它汁液豐富的證明。)
楊梅 Chinese Bayberry /tʃaɪˈniːz ˈbeɪbəri/ Chinese bayberry has a unique sweet-tart flavor and is popular in summer. (楊梅有著獨特的酸甜風味,在夏天很受歡迎。)
枸杞 Goji Berry / Wolfberry /ˈɡoʊdʒi ˈbɛri/ Goji berries are often used in traditional Chinese soups and teas. (枸杞常用於中式傳統湯品和茶飲中。)
醋栗/鵝莓 Gooseberry / Currant /ˈɡuːzbəri/ 醋栗 or 鵝莓 can be quite tart and is often used to make jams and pies. (醋栗或鵝莓可能非常酸,常被用來製作果醬和派。)

柑橘家族 (The Citrus Family)

柑橘類水果以其清新的酸味和豐富的維他命C著稱。

中文名稱 英文名稱 IPA 發音 實用例句 / 補充說明
柳橙/柳丁 Orange /ˈɔːrɪndʒ/ A glass of fresh orange juice is a great way to start the day. 中文裡的橙子通常指的就是這種水果。
橘子 Tangerine / Mandarin /ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/ Tangerines are typically smaller and easier to peel than oranges. (橘子通常比柳橙小,而且更容易剝皮。)
檸檬 Lemon /ˈlemən/ Adding a slice of lemon to water can make it more refreshing. (在水裡加一片檸檬會讓它更清爽。)
萊姆 Lime /laɪm/ Lime is a key ingredient in many Thai and Mexican dishes. (萊姆是許多泰國和墨西哥菜餚中的關鍵食材。)
葡萄柚 Grapefruit /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/ Be careful, grapefruit can interact with certain medications. (請注意,葡萄柚可能會與某些藥物產生交互作用。)
柚子/文旦 Pomelo /ˈpɑːməloʊ/ Eating pomelos during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a tradition in Taiwan. (中秋節吃柚子是台灣的一項傳統。)
金桔 Kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑːt/ Unlike other citrus fruits, you can eat the kumquat whole, skin and all. (和其他柑橘類水果不同,金桔可以連皮整顆吃掉。)
苦橙 Bitter Orange /ˈbɪtər ˈɔːrɪndʒ/ Bitter orange is too sour to be eaten raw but is used to make marmalade and liqueurs. (苦橙太酸了不能生吃,但被用來製作橘子果醬和利口酒。)

核果與仁果 (Stone Fruits & Pome Fruits)

核果(內有單一硬核)和仁果(果心有多顆種子)是溫帶地區常見的水果類型。

中文名稱 英文名稱 IPA 發音 實用例句 / 補充說明
桃子 Peach /piːtʃ/ Nectarines are a variety of peach but with smooth skin. (油桃是桃子的一種,但表皮是光滑的。)
水蜜桃 Honey Peach /ˈhʌni pitʃ/ The skin of a honey peach is fuzzy and soft. (水蜜桃的皮毛茸茸且柔軟。)
李子 Plum /plʌm/ Prunes are simply dried plums. (梅乾其實就是脫水風乾的李子。)
杏桃 Apricot /ˈeɪprɪkɑt/ Dried apricots are a healthy and chewy snack. (杏桃乾是一種健康又有嚼勁的零食。)
櫻桃 Cherry /ˈtʃeri/ She can tie a cherry stem into a knot with her tongue. (她可以用舌頭將櫻桃梗打結。)
蘋果 Apple /ˈæpl/ “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a famous saying. (「一天一蘋果,醫生遠離我」是句名言。)
西洋梨/梨子 Pear / Asian Pear /per/ Asian pears are known for being crispier and juicier than Western pears. (亞洲梨(水梨)通常比西洋梨更脆、更多汁。)

瓜類水果 (The Melon Family)

瓜類水果水分多、甜度高,是夏日消暑的聖品。

中文名稱 英文名稱 IPA 發音 實用例句 / 補充說明
西瓜 Watermelon /ˈwɔːtərmelən/ Nothing beats a slice of cold watermelon on a hot summer day. (炎炎夏日,沒有什麼比一片冰西瓜更棒的了。)
哈密瓜 Cantaloupe / Rockmelon /ˈkæntəloʊp/ In the US it’s called “cantaloupe,” but in Australia, it’s a “rockmelon.” (在美國它叫cantaloupe,但在澳洲是rockmelon。)
香瓜/蜜瓜 Honeydew Melon /ˈhʌnɪdjuː ˈmelən/ The pale green flesh of a honeydew melon is incredibly sweet and refreshing. (香瓜淡綠色的果肉非常甜美清爽。)
卡薩巴甜瓜 Casaba Melon /kəˈsɑːbə ˈmɛlən/ The casaba melon has a mild, sweet flavor and a slightly wrinkled yellow skin. (卡薩巴甜瓜有溫和的甜味和微皺的黃色外皮。)
金絲雀甜瓜 Canary Melon /kəˈneəri ˈmɛlən/ Named for its bright yellow color, the canary melon is tangy and sweet. (因其亮黃色的外皮而得名,金絲雀甜瓜味道酸甜。)

植物學上的水果(常被誤認為蔬菜)

從植物學定義來看,許多我們當作蔬菜烹煮的食材,其實是水果。

中文名稱 英文名稱 IPA 發音 實用例句 / 補充說明
番茄 Tomato /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ Botanically a fruit, the tomato is legally a vegetable in the United States for trade purposes. (番茄在植物學上是水果,但在美國為了貿易目的在法律上是蔬菜。)
小番茄 Cherry Tomato /ˈtʃɛri təˈmeɪtoʊ/ The cherry tomato is small and very sweet, perfect for salads. (小番茄體積小且非常甜,很適合做沙拉。)
酪梨/牛油果 Avocado /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ/ Avocado, or 牛油果, is a fruit rich in healthy fats, perfect for toast or guacamole. (酪梨,或稱牛油果,是富含健康脂肪的水果,非常適合做吐司或酪梨醬。)
小黃瓜 Cucumber /ˈkjuːkʌmbər/ Though used in salads like a vegetable, a cucumber develops from a flower and contains seeds. (雖然像蔬菜一樣用在沙拉中,但小黃瓜由花朵發育而來且含有種子。)
茄子 Eggplant / Aubergine /ˈɛɡplænt/ Eggplant is technically a berry. The name “aubergine” is common in British English. (茄子嚴格來說是一種漿果。「Aubergine」是英式英文的說法。)
甜椒 Bell Pepper /ˈbɛl ˈpɛpər/ Bell peppers, regardless of color, are fruits. (甜椒,不論顏色,都是水果。)
南瓜 Pumpkin / Squash /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ Pumpkins are a type of winter squash and are botanically classified as fruits. (南瓜是一種冬南瓜,在植物學上被歸為水果。)

活用水果英文:從形容到對話

學會了名詞,下一步就是將它們應用在句子中。這部分將教您如何生動地描述水果,並在購物時自信地交流。

生動描繪您的水果體驗

要精準地表達您對水果的感受,以下形容詞不可或缺。

分類 英文形容詞 中文意思 實用例句
味道 Sweet 甜的 The mango is extremely sweet and fragrant. (這顆芒果非常甜且香氣濃鬱。)
  Sour / Tart 酸的 Unripe plums can be very sour. (未熟的李子可能會非常酸。)
  Tangy 酸中帶勁的 I like the tangy flavor of passion fruit. (我喜歡百香果那酸中帶勁的滋味。)
  Bitter 苦的 The peel of a grapefruit can taste slightly bitter. (葡萄柚的皮嚐起來可能有點苦。)
  Bland 淡而無味的 This watermelon is rather bland; it lacks sweetness. (這西瓜味道很淡,不夠甜。)
口感 Juicy 多汁的 These peaches are so juicy that the juice dripped down my arm. (這些桃子多汁到汁液都流到我手臂上了。)
  Crisp / Crunchy 爽脆的 I prefer crisp apples for a crunchy snack. (我偏好爽脆的蘋果來當作酥脆的點心。)
  Soft / Mushy 軟的/糊狀的 The overripe banana was soft and mushy. (過熟的香蕉變得又軟又糊。)
  Firm 結實的 A ripe avocado should feel firm but yield to gentle pressure. (成熟的酪梨摸起來應是結實的,但輕壓下會變軟。)
  Smooth 滑順的 The flesh of a ripe papaya is very smooth. (成熟木瓜的果肉非常滑順。)
  Fibrous 纖維多的 Some mango varieties are more fibrous than others. (有些芒果品種比其他的纖維更多。)
狀態 Ripe 成熟的 How can you tell if this pineapple is ripe? (你要怎麼判斷這顆鳳梨熟了沒?)
  Unripe / Green 未熟的 Don’t eat green bananas; they can upset your stomach. (別吃未熟的綠香蕉,那可能會讓你的胃不舒服。)
  Overripe 過熟的 Overripe bananas are perfect for making banana bread. (過熟的香蕉最適合拿來做香蕉麵包。)
  Fresh 新鮮的 I always buy fresh fruits from the traditional market. (我總是在傳統市場買新鮮水果。)
  Rotten / Spoiled 腐爛的 The apple has a rotten spot, so I cut it out. (這顆蘋果有個爛點,所以我把它切掉了。)
  Seasonal 當季的 Lychees are a seasonal fruit available only in the summer. (荔枝是隻有夏天才有的季節性水果。)

水果採購實戰對話

讓我們模擬一段在台灣傳統市場,一位本地人(Brian)向外國朋友(Stella)介紹水果的對話。

Stella: This traditional market is amazing! So many fruits I’ve never seen before. What is this bell-shaped fruit?
(這傳統市場太棒了!好多我從沒見過的水果。這個長得像鈴鐺的是什麼?)

Brian: That’s wax apple, or lián wù in Mandarin. It’s very crunchy and refreshing. Want to try one?
(那是蓮霧。它非常爽脆、清爽。想試一個嗎?)

Stella: Yes, please! And what about this pink one with green spikes?
(好啊,謝謝!那這個粉紅色、有綠色尖刺的是什麼?)

Brian: That’s dragon fruit. It’s low in calories and high in vitamin C. We have both white and red flesh varieties.
(那是火龍果。它低卡路里且富含維他命C。我們有白肉和紅肉的品種。)

Stella: Interesting! I’ve heard Taiwanese mangoes are the best in the world. Are they in season?
(真有趣!我聽說台灣芒果是世界第一。現在是產季嗎?)

Brian: You heard right! They are at their peak now. They’re super sweet. How about some guavas too? They are a local favorite. You can eat them with plum powder.
(妳聽對了!現在正是最好吃的時候,甜到不行。要不要也來點芭樂?那是台灣人的最愛,可以沾梅子粉吃。)

Stella: Great! Let’s get a bag of mangoes, some wax apples, and guavas. How much are they?
(太棒了!那我們買一袋芒果、一些蓮霧和芭樂。這樣多少錢?)

Brian: Let me ask the vendor. (To vendor) 老闆,這些攏總偌濟錢? (Boss, how much for all of these?)
(我問一下老闆。(對攤販說)老闆,這些總共多少錢?)

水果英文的文化深度探索

水果的英文不僅僅是單字,它們也深植於文化和俚語之中。

趣味水果俚語與片語

學習這些俚語能讓您的英文聽起來更道地、更生動。

  • The apple of my eye (我的掌上明珠)
    • 意思: 指非常珍愛的人或物。
    • 例句: His youngest daughter is the apple of his eye. (他的小女兒是他的掌上明珠。)
  • Go bananas (發瘋;抓狂)
    • 意思: 變得極度興奮、生氣或失去理智。
    • 例句: The crowd went bananas when the band appeared on stage. (當樂團出現在舞台上時,群眾都瘋了。)
  • Comparing apples and oranges (拿蘋果跟橘子比)
    • 意思: 指將兩件本質上完全不同、不具可比性的事物進行比較。
    • 例句: You can’t compare your job to mine; it’s like comparing apples and oranges. (你不能拿你的工作和我的比,這根本是風馬牛不相及。)
  • A lemon (瑕疵品)
    • 意思: 指購買到有嚴重缺陷的產品,尤其是汽車。
    • 例句: The used car I bought is a total lemon; it broke down three times in the first month. (我買的這台二手車是個大爛貨,第一個月就拋錨了三次。)
  • Cherry-pick (撿櫻桃;挑三揀四)
    • 意思: 指專門挑選最好或最有利的部分。
    • 例句: The report was criticized for cherry-picking data to support its conclusion. (這份報告因專挑支持其結論的數據而受到批評。)
  • Life is just a bowl of cherries (人生就像一碗櫻桃)
    • 意思: 形容生活輕鬆、愉快、美好。
    • 例句: Since he retired, he feels that life is just a bowl of cherries. (自從他退休後,他覺得生活愜意美好。)

常見問題 (FAQ)

Q1:芭樂、火龍果、釋迦這些台灣特色水果最道地的英文說法是什麼?

A1:這些水果最廣為接受且道地的說法是:芭樂 (Guava)、火龍果 (Dragon Fruit),以及釋迦 (Sugar Apple)。雖然有些水果有別名,例如火龍果也叫 Pitaya,但使用上述的名稱在英語系國家最容易被理解。

Q2:柳橙 (Orange) 和橘子 (Tangerine) 在英文中是同一個字嗎?

A2:不是。這是一個常見的誤解。Orange 指的是柳橙或柳丁,通常較大、皮較難剝。Tangerine 或 Mandarin 則指橘子,體型較小、皮薄且容易剝開。兩者在植物學上雖屬近親,但在日常英文中是被明確區分的。

Q3:「Fruit」這個字是可數還是不可數名詞?

A3:這個字比較特別,兩者皆可,取決於語境。當您泛指「水果」這個食物類別時,它是不可數的,例如:”You should eat more fruit.” (你應該多吃水果)。但當您指「不同種類的水果」時,它就變成可數名詞,例如:”The store sells a variety of tropical fruits like mangoes and pineapples.” (這家店販售各種熱帶水果,像是芒果和鳳梨。)

Q4:如何用英文詢問或判斷水果是否成熟?

A4:您可以直接問店家 “Is this ripe?” (這個熟了嗎?) 或 “How can I tell if this is ripe?” (我要如何判斷這個熟了沒?)。判斷成熟度常用的詞彙包括:firm (結實的), soft (柔軟的), fragrant (香氣濃鬱的), color (顏色)。例如,你可以說 “A ripe pineapple should smell fragrant at its base.” (一顆成熟的鳳梨底部應該聞起來很香。)

總結:品味語言的豐碩果實

從芭樂的 Guava 到釋迦的 Sugar Apple,從形容口感的 crisp 到購物對話的應用,您現在已經掌握了全面且實用的水果英文知識庫。語言的學習就如同栽種果樹,需要耐心灌溉,但收穫的果實卻是無比甜美。

希望這份指南能成為您英語學習路上的得力助手。未來,不妨在逛超市時,用英文思考水果的名稱;在品嚐水果時,試著用英文形容它的滋味。將所學融入生活,您會發現,用英文流利地介紹台灣引以為傲的水果,或是在國外自信地點一杯 passion fruit smoothie,是一件充滿成就感與樂趣的事。持續探索與練習,您的英語能力必將如同成熟的果實般,日益豐滿甜美!

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