/'gʊzbərɪ; [US] 'gu:sberɪ; `ˇus,bɛrɪ/
n
1 (bush with a) green, smooth, sour but edible berry (used for jam, tarts, etc) 醋栗树; 醋栗（用以做果酱、果馅糕点等）
*[attrib 作定语] gooseberry jam 醋栗果酱.
2 (infml 口) unwanted third person present when two people (esp lovers) wish to be alone together 不知趣的第三者（夹在两人之间, 尤指情侣间者）
*I didn't wish to play gooseberry, ie be the unwanted person. 我可不想当不识趣的人.

npluralgooseberries[C]
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: Perhaps from goose + berry]
a small round green fruit that grows on a bush and has a sour taste
be a gooseberryalsoplay gooseberry
BrE informal to be with two people who are having a romantic relationship and who want to be alone together