红薯在英语中叫做 "sweet potato"，读音为 [swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ].
红薯最早可以追溯到南美洲，并被带到了其他地方。
例句：
"I love to have sweet potato fries as a snack."
(我喜欢吃红薯薯条作为零食)
"Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals."
(红薯是维生素和矿物质的重要来源)
"Roasted sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes."
(烤红薯是我最喜欢的配菜之一)