苦瓜在英语中的称呼是 bitter gourd，也有人叫它 bitter melon。这个名字来源于苦瓜的独特果皮和肉，它们都带有一种苦味。下面是一些例句：

My mom likes to cook bitter gourd with eggs for breakfast. (我妈妈喜欢早餐时煮苦瓜炒鸡蛋。)

Bitter gourd is a popular vegetable in many Asian cuisines. (苦瓜是许多亚洲菜肴中很受欢迎的蔬菜。)

Some people believe that bitter gourd has health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels. (一些人相信苦瓜有益于健康，例如降低血糖水平。)