spice¹/spaɪs; spaɪs/ n 1 [C,U] a part of a plant, for example the seeds, that is put into food to give it a special taste 〔烹调用的〕香料: herbs and spices 香草和香料 2 [singular 单数，U] interest or excitement that is added to something 〔为某事增添的〕趣味，情趣: Variety is the spice of life! 唯有变化才能给生活增添情趣！