Confection



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 甜食, 糖果
• ［英］ n. 甜食, 糖果 ( any kind of candy or other sweet preparation)
• ［记］ con＋fect ( 做) ＋ion -> 大家一起做的 ( 食品) 甜食;
• ［同］ 近形词: infection ( 感染) ; affection ( 感情) ; perfection ( 完美)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 15th century
• 1. the act or process of confecting
• 2. something confected: as
  • a. a fancy dish or sweetmeat; also a sweet food
  • b. a medicinal preparation usually made with sugar, syrup, or honey
  • c. a work of fine or elaborate craftsmanship
  • d. a light but entertaining theatrical, cinematic, or literary work

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