No. 7,272 in Chinese
美式
"美式" means "American style."
In a sentence
我喜欢喝美式咖啡。
I like drinking Americano coffee.
In this sentence, "美式" refers specifically to the style of coffee preparation associated with Americano coffee.
他的打法很美式,非常注重力量和速度。
His playing style is very American, emphasizing strength and speed.
Here, "美式" describes characteristics typically attributed to something American, in this case referring to a style of playing (e.g., a sport).
这个汉堡是美式的,配料非常丰富。
This burger is American-style, with rich toppings.
"美式" in this context characterizes the burger's style as American, suggesting a particular preparation or topping convention.
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