EN: Use 'too many' before plural countable nouns to say that there is a higher amount than needed or wanted.
中文: 在複數可數名詞前使用「too many」,表示數量過多,超過了需要或想要的程度。
There are too many cars on the road today.
今天馬路上有太多的車了。
EN: In the UK and Ireland, 'new potatoes' are young potatoes harvested early in the season. They are prized for their thin skins and sweet flavor, often served simply with butter.
中文: 在英國和愛爾蘭,「新馬鈴薯」(new potatoes) 是指在生長季節早期採收的幼嫩馬鈴薯。它們以皮薄和味道鮮甜著稱,通常只需簡單拌入奶油即可食用。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility, showing that something is capable of happening or becoming something else.
中文: 助動詞「can」在這裡用來表示可能性,顯示某物有能力發生或變成另一種狀態。
Old jars can become beautiful flower vases.
舊罐子可以變成漂亮的花瓶。
EN: In many Western cultures, reducing food waste is a popular topic. Using 'leftover' ingredients to create new meals is a common practice encouraged by food writers and chefs.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,減少食物浪費是一個熱門話題。利用「剩餘」(leftover) 的食材來製作新餐點是美食作家和廚師常鼓勵的做法。
EN: The phrase 'how to + verb' is used to explain the method or way of doing something.
中文: 「how to + 動詞」的結構用來解釋做某件事的方法或方式。
She knows how to swim.
她知道如何游泳。
EN: The Guardian is a well-known British newspaper that often features international recipes. Samosas are a popular snack in India and are now enjoyed worldwide.
中文: 衛報是一份知名的英國報紙,經常刊登國際食譜。印度咖哩角(Samosas)是印度受歡迎的小吃,現在已風靡全球。
EN: Using 'be' verbs (am/is/are) to describe what something is. The structure is: [Subject] + [be] + [Noun Phrase].
中文: 使用「be 動詞」(am/is/are) 來描述某物的定義或特徵。結構為:[主詞] + [be 動詞] + [名詞短語]。
Apples are red fruits.
蘋果是紅色的水果。
EN: Samosas are a popular street food in India and across South Asia. They are typically deep-fried and filled with savory ingredients like spiced potatoes and peas.
中文: 印度咖哩餃(Samosas)是印度及整個南亞地區非常受歡迎的街頭小吃。它們通常是油炸的,內餡填滿了調味過的馬鈴薯和豌豆。
EN: The verb 'fill' is often used with the preposition 'with' to describe putting something into a container or space until it is full.
中文: 動詞「fill」通常與介系詞「with」連用,用來描述將某物放入容器或空間中直到填滿為止。
She fills the glass with water.
她把玻璃杯倒滿水。
EN: Samosas are a popular street food in India. While potato and pea is the most common filling, regional variations across India may include meat, lentils, or different spice blends.
中文: 印度咖哩角(Samosas)是印度受歡迎的街頭小吃。雖然馬鈴薯和豌豆是最常見的內餡,但印度各地的做法可能有所不同,有些會加入肉類、扁豆或不同的香料組合。
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or to give suggestions. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
中文: 使用「can」來談論可能發生的事情或提供建議。後面要接動詞原形。
You can add some sugar to the tea.
你可以在茶裡加一點糖。
EN: In Indian cooking, fresh ginger and nuts like cashews are common ingredients used to add texture and a rich, aromatic taste to savory snacks like samosas.
中文: 在印度料理中,生薑和腰果等堅果是常見的食材,用來為薩摩薩(samosas)等鹹食點心增加口感和濃郁的香氣。
EN: The word 'about' is used before a number to mean 'approximately' or 'not exactly'.
中文: 單字「about」放在數字前面時,表示「大約」或「大概」,用於描述不精確的數量。
I have about five dollars in my pocket.
我口袋裡大約有五塊錢。
EN: In British English, 'leftovers' often refers to food remaining after a meal. Using leftovers to create new dishes like samosas is a common way to reduce food waste, a topic frequently discussed in publications like The Guardian.
中文: 在英式英語中,「leftovers」通常指餐後剩餘的食物。利用剩菜製作像印度咖哩餃(samosas)這樣的新菜餚是減少食物浪費的常見方法,這也是《衛報》等媒體經常討論的話題。
EN: The phrase 'need to' is used to express necessity or something that is required to be done.
中文: 「need to」用於表達必要性,或者必須要做的事情。
You need to wash the vegetables first.
你得先洗蔬菜。
EN: In many cultures, basic dough is made from just these three or four ingredients. It is the foundation for bread, pastry, and snacks like Indian samosas.
中文: 在許多文化中,基礎麵糰僅由這三、四種材料製成。它是麵包、糕點以及像印度咖哩餃(samosas)這類點心的基礎。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or choice. It is followed by the base form of the verb (buy).
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或選擇。後面接動詞原形(buy)。
You can use a phone to take photos.
你可以用手機拍照。
EN: In many Western countries, 'ready-made pastry' is a common convenience item found in the refrigerated or frozen section of supermarkets, making it easy for people to bake at home without making dough from scratch.
中文: 在許多西方國家,「現成餅皮」是超市冷藏或冷凍區常見的便利食品,讓人在家烘焙時不需要從頭開始製作麵團。
EN: Using 'so' to connect a cause and a result. It shows that because of the first part, the second part happens.
中文: 使用「so」來連接原因和結果。它表示因為前半部分的內容,所以導致了後半部分的結果。
The weather is hot, so I want some ice cream.
天氣很熱,所以我想要吃點冰淇淋。
EN: Samosas are a very popular street food in India. While they are usually deep-fried, this recipe suggests pan-frying to make it easier for home cooks and healthier.
中文: 印度咖哩餃 (Samosas) 是印度非常受歡迎的街頭小吃。雖然傳統上通常是油炸的,但這份食譜建議用煎的方式,這對家庭烹飪來說更簡單且更健康。
EN: Use 'do not need' to say that something is not necessary. Follow it with a noun to show what is not required.
中文: 使用「do not need」來表示某事是不必要的。後面接名詞來表示不需要的東西。
You do not need a car in this city.
你在這座城市不需要車。
EN: Samosas are a popular snack in India. While they are traditionally deep-fried, many modern recipes suggest pan-frying or baking them to use less oil and make them healthier.
中文: 印度咖哩餃是印度受歡迎的小吃。雖然傳統上是油炸的,但許多現代食譜建議使用煎炸或烘烤,以減少油脂使用,使其更健康。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb (fry).
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或能力。後面接動詞原形(fry)。
You can cook the potatoes in the oven.
你可以用烤箱煮馬鈴薯。
EN: In many Western recipes, pan-frying is often suggested as a healthier or more convenient alternative to deep-frying, which requires a large volume of oil.
中文: 在許多西方食譜中,煎(pan-frying)通常被建議作為油炸(deep-frying)的一種更健康或更方便的替代方案,因為油炸需要大量的油。
EN: The structure 'A is easier than B' is used to compare two things. When comparing actions, we use the '-ing' form (gerund) after 'than'.
中文: 結構「A is easier than B」用於比較兩件事物。當比較動作時,在「than」之後我們會使用「-ing」形式(動名詞)。
Walking is easier than running.
走路比跑步更容易。
EN: In many modern recipes, especially those from Western media like The Guardian, there is a focus on 'shallow frying' or using less oil as a healthier and more practical alternative to traditional 'deep frying' at home.
中文: 在許多現代食譜中,特別是像《衛報》這類西方媒體,通常會強調「煎」或使用較少的油,這被認為是比傳統「深炸」更健康且更適合家庭操作的替代方案。
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a condition and its result. The structure is 'If + [condition], [result]'.
中文: 使用「If」來談論條件及其結果。結構為「If + [條件], [結果]」。
If you are hungry, you can eat an apple.
如果你餓了,你可以吃一顆蘋果。
EN: In English, 'fewer' is used for countable things (like potatoes), while 'less' is often used for uncountable things (like water). However, in casual speech, many people use 'less' for both.
中文: 在英語中,「fewer」用於可數名詞(如馬鈴薯),而「less」通常用於不可數名詞(如水)。但在日常口語中,許多人會混用「less」。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 剩餘的,吃剩的
在本文中: 食譜
在本文中: 三角形狀的
在本文中: 風味,味道
在本文中: 麵團
在本文中: 油酥麵皮,點心皮
在本文中: 煎,炸
在本文中: 數量,分量
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
already prepared and available for immediate use
現成的,做好的
cooking food by submerging it in a large amount of hot oil
油炸,深炸
to put something inside a container or food item
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