EN： The preposition 'for' is used here to show purpose or who something is intended for.
中文： 介系詞「for」在這裡用來表示目的，或是某物所適用的對象。
This is a gift for you.
這是給你的禮物。
EN： In Western cooking, a 'recipe' is more than just instructions; it often implies a shared tradition or a specific chef's method.
中文： 在西方烹飪文化中，「recipe」（食譜）不僅僅是說明書，它通常隱含著一種傳承的傳統或某位廚師的獨門秘訣。
EN： The verb 'is' (be verb) connects a subject to a description or a noun that identifies it. In the pattern 'A is B', A and B are the same thing.
中文： 動詞「is」(be 動詞) 用來連接主詞與其描述或身分。在「A is B」的句型中，A 和 B 指的是同一個事物。
Pizza is a popular food.
披薩是一種受歡迎的食物。
EN： Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. 'Primavera' means spring in Italian, reflecting the use of seasonal vegetables like peas, asparagus, and broad beans.
中文： 燉飯 (Risotto) 是義大利北部的一種米料理，用高湯煮至濃稠。'Primavera' 在義大利語中意為「春天」，反映了這道菜會使用豌豆、蘆筍和蠶豆等季節性蔬菜。
EN： The verb 'means' is used to explain the definition or translation of a word. When the subject is singular (The name), we add 's' to the verb.
中文： 動詞「means」用來解釋單字的定義或翻譯。當主詞是單數（The name）時，動詞後面要加「s」。
This sign means 'stop'.
這個標誌的意思是「停止」。
EN： In Italian, 'primavera' means spring. This dish is traditionally made with seasonal vegetables that appear in Italy during the spring months.
中文： 在義大利語中，「primavera」的意思是春天。這道菜傳統上是使用義大利春季盛產的時令蔬菜製作的。
EN： The Present Simple tense is used here to describe a general fact or a set of instructions. When the subject is singular (This recipe), we add 's' to the verb (uses).
中文： 這裡使用現在簡單式來描述普遍事實或說明。當主詞是單數（This recipe）時，動詞字尾要加上 's'（uses）。
This soup tastes delicious.
這道湯嚐起來很美味。
EN： In Italian cooking, 'primavera' refers to spring. A 'Risotto primavera' specifically highlights the first harvest of the season, such as peas, asparagus, and artichokes.
中文： 在義大利料理中，「primavera」指的是春天。「春季燉飯」特別強調使用該季節的第一批收成，例如豌豆、蘆筍和朝鮮薊。
EN： The word 'enough' is used after an adjective to mean 'to the necessary degree'.
中文： 單字「enough」放在形容詞之後，表示「足夠、達到必要的程度」。
This soup is hot enough to eat.
這碗湯夠熱了，可以喝了。
EN： In many cultures, lunch is a lighter meal compared to dinner. Spring vegetables like asparagus or peas are often described as 'light' because they are fresh and not heavy on the stomach.
中文： 在許多文化中，午餐通常比晚餐吃得更輕便。春季蔬菜（如蘆筍或豌豆）常被描述為「輕盈」（light），因為它們口感清爽，不會給腸胃帶來沉重負擔。
EN： Using 'also' to add information: 'Also' is used to add a new idea or quality to the subject. It usually comes after the verb 'be'.
中文： 使用 'also' 來增加資訊：'also' 用於為主題增加新的想法或特質。它通常放在 be 動詞之後。
The soup is hot and also delicious.
這湯很燙，而且也很好吃。
EN： In many Western cultures, a 'filling' meal is highly valued during cold weather. Risotto, being rich and creamy, is considered a 'comfort food' that provides warmth and energy when temperatures drop.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，寒冷天氣裡「有飽足感」的餐點非常受重視。燉飯因其濃郁且綿密的口感，被視為一種「療癒美食」(comfort food)，能在氣溫下降時提供溫暖與能量。
EN： The structure 'serve A as B' is used to describe the role or purpose of a dish in a meal.
中文： 句型「serve A as B」用來描述一道菜在餐點中的角色或用途（將 A 作為 B 供應）。
You can serve this bread as a side dish.
你可以將這款麵包作為配菜供應。
EN： In Italian dining culture, a meal is often divided into several courses. A 'starter' (antipasto) is small, while the 'main course' (usually divided into primo and secondo) is more substantial. Risotto is traditionally a 'primo piatto' (first course).
中文： 在義大利飲食文化中，餐點通常分為幾道程序。「前菜」(antipasto) 份量較小，而「主菜」則較為豐盛。燉飯在傳統上被視為「第一道主菜」(primo piatto)。
EN： The verb 'is' (be verb) acts like an equal sign (=) to define or describe the subject.
中文： 動詞「is」(be 動詞) 就像一個等號 (=)，用來定義或描述主詞。
A salad is a healthy snack.
沙拉是一種健康的點心。
EN： In Western dining, a 'starter' (or appetizer) is meant to stimulate the appetite. It is usually smaller in portion than the main course.
中文： 在西式餐飲中，「starter」（開胃菜或前菜）旨在激發食慾。它的份量通常比主菜小。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of a verb (without 'to').
中文： 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或許可。後面接動詞原形（不加 to）。
You can buy fresh fruit here.
你可以在這裡買到新鮮水果。
EN： In Italy and many European cultures, shopping at a 'local market' for fresh, seasonal ingredients is a key part of traditional cooking, especially for dishes like risotto which rely on the quality of the produce.
中文： 在義大利和許多歐洲文化中，到「當地市場」購買新鮮的當季食材是傳統烹飪的核心，特別是像燉飯這種非常依賴食材品質的料理。
EN： The word 'best' is the superlative form of 'good'. It is used to compare three or more things to show which one is the highest quality. We usually put 'the' before it.
中文： 單字 'best' 是 'good' 的最高級形式。它用於比較三個或更多事物，以顯示哪一個品質最高。我們通常在它前面加上 'the'。
Fresh milk makes the best cheese.
新鮮的牛奶能做出最好的起司。
EN： In Italian cooking, the quality of raw ingredients is considered more important than complex cooking techniques. This philosophy is reflected in the simplicity of many classic recipes.
中文： 在義大利料理中，原始食材的品質被認為比複雜的烹飪技巧更重要。這種哲學體現在許多經典食譜的簡約風格中。
EN： Superlative adjectives (the most + long adjective) are used to compare three or more things and show which one is 'the best' or 'the top' in a certain quality.
中文： 最高級形容詞（the most + 長形容詞）用於比較三個或更多事物，並顯示哪一個在某種品質上是「最好的」或「最頂尖的」。
The most expensive car is the red one.
最貴的車是那輛紅色的。
EN： In Italian cooking, the type of rice is crucial because different grains release different amounts of starch, which creates the creamy texture characteristic of a good risotto.
中文： 在義大利料理中，米的種類至關重要，因為不同的米種會釋放出不同含量的澱粉，這正是決定一份好的燉飯是否具有濃郁奶油質感的關鍵。
EN： Use 'There are' to say that more than one thing exists. It is followed by a plural noun.
中文： 使用「There are」來表示有多個事物的存在。後面接複數名詞。
There are many colors in the rainbow.
彩虹有很多種顏色。
EN： In Italy, rice is as important as pasta. Different types of rice are used for different textures in risotto, which is a staple of Northern Italian cuisine.
中文： 在義大利，米飯和義大利麵一樣重要。不同種類的米會為義大利燉飯帶來不同的口感，而燉飯是北義大利料理的主食。
EN： Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things. For short words like 'easy', we add '-est' to the end and put 'the' before it to show it is the 'most' of that quality.
中文： 最高級形容詞用於比較三個或更多事物。對於像 'easy' 這樣較短的單字，我們在字尾加上 '-est'，並在前面加上 'the'，表示它是該特質中「最...」的一個。
This is the cheapest rice in the supermarket.
這是超市裡最便宜的米。
EN： Arborio rice is the most common variety of Italian short-grain rice used for risotto in Western supermarkets because it is widely exported and easy to grow, though professional chefs often prefer other varieties for texture.
中文： 阿波里奧米是西方超市中最常見的義大利短粒米品種，常用於製作燉飯。因為它產量大且易於出口，所以最容易買到，儘管專業廚師有時會為了口感選擇其他品種。
EN： Use 'a little' before an adjective ending in '-er' (comparative) to show a small difference.
中文： 在形容詞比較級（如 harder）之前加上 'a little'，用來表示「稍微、一點點」的程度差異。
This book is a little cheaper than that one.
這本書比那本稍微便宜一點。
EN： Carnaroli is often called the 'king of rice' in Italy because it keeps its shape better than Arborio during slow cooking.
中文： 卡納羅利在義大利常被稱為「米中之王」，因為在慢火燉煮過程中，它比阿波里奧米更能保持形狀，口感更佳。
EN： The superlative form 'the hardest' is used to compare three or more things, showing which one has the highest degree of a quality.
中文： 最高級形式「the hardest」用於比較三個或更多事物，表示其中哪一個具有最高程度的特質（最困難的）。
This is the hardest puzzle in the book.
這是這本書中最難的謎題。
EN： Vialone nano is a premium Italian rice variety grown in the Veneto region. It is highly prized by chefs for its ability to absorb liquid while maintaining its shape, making it ideal for creamy risottos.
中文： 維亞隆納諾 (Vialone nano) 是產於義大利威尼托地區的優質稻米品種。它因能吸收大量液體同時保持形狀而深受廚師青睞，是製作濃郁燉飯的理想選擇。
EN： The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. In this sentence, it shows that while the rice is 'good', it is 'not the best'.
中文： 連接詞「but」用來連接兩個對比的想法。在此句子中，它顯示雖然這種米「很好」，但「不是最好的」。
This car is fast but very expensive.
這輛車很快，但非常昂貴。
EN： Arborio rice is the most common risotto rice found outside of Italy. While it is widely used, professional chefs often prefer Carnaroli or Vialone nano because they maintain their texture better during the slow cooking process.
中文： 阿波里奧米是義大利境外最常見的燉飯米。雖然它被廣泛使用，但專業廚師通常更偏好卡納羅利或維亞隆納諾米，因為它們在慢煮過程中能更好地保持口感。
EN： Use 'a little too' before an adjective to say that something is more than you want, but only by a small amount.
中文： 在形容詞前使用「a little too」來表示某件事物「稍微太...」，用來表達程度超過了理想範圍，但程度不深。
This soup is a little too salty.
這碗湯有一點太鹹了。
EN： In the context of Italian risotto, texture is very important. While risotto should be creamy, experts believe that certain rice types like 'Arborio' can become overly sticky or gummy if not cooked perfectly, which is why some prefer other varieties.
中文： 在義大利燉飯的文化中，口感非常重要。雖然燉飯應該是濃稠的，但專家認為像「阿波里奧」這樣的米種如果煮得不夠完美，會變得過於黏糊，這也是為什麼有些廚師更偏好其他米種的原因。
EN： Use 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to compare two things that are equal. In negative sentences (not as... as), it means the first thing is 'less' than the second thing.
中文： 使用「as + 形容詞/副詞 + as」來比較兩個相等的事物。在否定句中（not as... as），表示第一個事物「不如」第二個事物。
This apple is not as sweet as that one.
這顆蘋果不如那顆那麼甜。
EN： In Italian cooking, the ability of rice to absorb broth while releasing starch is key to a creamy risotto. Arborio is popular because it is widely available, but chefs often prefer Carnaroli or Vialone nano for their superior texture and absorption qualities.
中文： 在義大利料理中，米吸收高湯同時釋放澱粉的能力是製作出濃郁燉飯的關鍵。阿波里奧米因其普及性而受歡迎，但廚師通常更偏好卡納羅利或維亞隆納諾米，因為它們的口感和吸收特性更佳。
EN： The past participle (used) can act as an adjective to describe a noun. In this sentence, 'used in cooking' describes the 'liquid'.
中文： 過去分詞（used）可以當作形容詞來修飾名詞。在此句子中，「used in cooking」用來描述前面的「liquid」（液體）。
This is a tool used for gardening.
這是一個用於園藝的工具。
EN： In Italian cooking, broth (brodo) is the foundation of a good risotto. Unlike plain water, it adds deep flavor to the rice as it is absorbed.
中文： 在義大利烹飪中，高湯（brodo）是美味春季燉飯的基礎。與純水不同，高湯在被米吸收的過程中會賦予米飯深層的風味。
EN： The verb 'prefer' is used to show that you like one thing more than another. The pattern is 'Subject + prefer + Object'.
中文： 動詞「prefer」用來表示比起其他事物，你更喜歡某樣東西。句型為「主詞 + prefer + 受詞」。
I prefer tea for breakfast.
我早餐偏好喝茶。
EN： In Italy, the choice of rice is crucial for risotto. While Arborio is common globally, many Italian chefs consider Vialone nano superior because it absorbs flavors well while maintaining its shape.
中文： 在義大利，米的選擇對燉飯至關重要。雖然阿波里奧米在全球很常見，但許多義大利主廚認為維亞隆納諾米更優秀，因為它能很好地吸收風味並保持形狀。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 食譜；烹飪法
在本文中： （食物）容易使人飽足的
在本文中： （餐點的）前菜、第一道菜
在本文中： （烹飪的）材料、成分
在本文中： 黏的、有黏性的
在本文中： 吸收（液體、氣體等）
在本文中： （用肉或蔬菜煮成的）高湯
在本文中： 專家、行家
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The primary or most substantial dish of a meal.
主菜
A place where people buy and sell goods, typically fresh produce, within their own community.
當地市場
Specific varieties of short-grain rice used to make risotto due to their high starch content.
燉飯專用米