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Ginger  »A Brownish Orange Colour Sth Gin∙Ger / ˈdʒindʒə(R) /  ◙ Noun [U]  Root

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gin∙ger / ˈdʒindʒə(r) / 
◙ noun [U] 
1. the root of the ginger plant used in cooking as a spice
• 姜:
 »a teaspoon of ground ginger 
  一茶匙姜粉 
 »(BrE) ginger biscuits 
  姜味饼干 
2. a light brownish-orange colour
• 姜黄色◙ adj. 
• (BrE) light brownish-orange in colour
• 姜黄色的:
 »ginger hair 
  姜黄色的头发 
 »a ginger cat 
  姜黄色的猫◙ verb 
【PHR V】
◘ ˌginger sth / sb∽'up (BrE) 
• to make sth / sb more active or exciting
• 使有活力;使活跃;使兴奋
【SYN】 liven up 

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