EN: The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe a changing situation or a trend happening around now.
中文: 現在進行式 (am/is/are + 動詞-ing) 在這裡用來描述正在改變的情況或目前的趨勢。
The weather is becoming cold.
天氣正變得寒冷。
EN: The UK has seen a significant rise in the popularity of East Asian food over the last decade, with Korean food moving from niche markets to mainstream supermarkets and high streets.
中文: 在過去十年中,東亞美食在英國的受歡迎程度顯著上升,韓國料理已從少眾市場走進主流超市和繁華商業街。
EN: The phrase 'More and more' is used to describe something that is increasing in number or amount over time.
中文: 「More and more」這個片語用來描述某事物的數量或程度隨著時間不斷增加,中文常譯為「越來越多」。
More and more students are learning English online.
越來越多的學生正在網路上學習英語。
EN: Korean food has seen a massive surge in popularity in Western countries like the UK due to the 'Korean Wave' (Hallyu), which includes K-pop and K-dramas.
中文: 由於「韓流」(Hallyu)的影響,包括 K-pop 和韓劇,韓國料理在英國等西方國家的受歡迎程度大幅上升。
EN: Using 'and' to list multiple items: When listing three or more things, use commas between the items and put 'and' before the last one.
中文: 使用「and」列舉多個項目:當列出三個或更多事物時,在項目之間使用逗號,並在最後一個項目之前加上「and」。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果、香蕉和橘子。
EN: Bibimbap, bulgogi, and tteokbokki are the most famous Korean dishes globally. Their popularity in the UK shows how international food culture is expanding beyond traditional local choices.
中文: 石鍋拌飯、銅盤烤肉和辣炒年糕是全球最知名的韓國料理。它們在英國的流行顯示了國際飲食文化正如何擴展到傳統的在地選擇之外。
EN: Using 'with' to describe ingredients or parts of something. It helps you add more details to a main noun.
中文: 使用「with」來描述某物的成分或組成部分。它能幫助你為主要名詞增加更多細節。
I like pizza with extra cheese.
我喜歡加了額外起司的比薩。
EN: Bibimbap is a signature Korean dish. The 'hot bowl' mentioned is often a stone bowl (dolsot), which keeps the food warm and makes the rice at the bottom crispy.
中文: 韓國石鍋拌飯是韓國最具代表性的料理之一。文中提到的「熱碗」通常是指石鍋(dolsot),它能保持食物溫度,並讓底部的米飯變得焦脆。
EN: The word 'cooked' is a past participle used as an adjective to describe the meat. It tells us how the meat was prepared.
中文: 單字 'cooked' 是過去分詞,在這裡當作形容詞使用,用來修飾前面的名詞 'meat'(肉),告訴我們這道肉是如何烹調的。
I like fish fried with lemon.
我喜歡用檸檬油炸過的魚。
EN: Bulgogi is a classic Korean dish. The name literally means 'fire meat' in Korean, referring to the traditional way of grilling it over an open flame.
中文: 韓國烤肉 (Bulgogi) 是一道經典的韓國料理。這個名字在韓語中的字面意思是「火肉」,指的是傳統上在明火上燒烤的烹飪方式。
EN: The verb 'is' connects a subject to a description. Use 'is' for singular items to say what something is or what it is like.
中文: 動詞「is」將主詞與描述聯繫起來。當主詞是單數時,使用「is」來表達某物是什麼或其特徵。
Bibimbap is a healthy meal.
石鍋拌飯是一道健康的餐點。
EN: Tteokbokki is a classic Korean street food. It is known for its chewy texture (often called 'QQ' in some Asian cultures) and its balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
中文: 辣炒年糕是經典的韓國街頭小吃。它以其嚼勁(在某些亞洲文化中常被稱為「QQ」的口感)以及甜辣平衡的風味而聞名。
EN: Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about one person or thing in a group that has the most of a quality.
中文: 使用「one of the + 最高級形容詞 + 複數名詞」來描述某個群體中最具備某種特質的一個對象。
London is one of the most famous cities.
倫敦是最著名的城市之一。
EN: Korean fried chicken has become a global phenomenon, often called 'KFC'. Unlike American fried chicken, it is known for its double-frying technique which makes the skin extra crispy and less greasy.
中文: 韓國炸雞已成為全球現象,常被稱為「KFC」。與美國炸雞不同,它以「二次油炸」技術聞名,這使得外皮格外酥脆且不油膩。
EN: The phrase 'be different from' is used to show that two things are not the same.
中文: 短語「be different from」用於表示兩個事物不相同,意為「與...不同」。
My car is different from yours.
我的車與你的不同。
EN: Korean fried chicken is famous for its thin, crackly crust, which is achieved by frying the chicken twice. This is a key difference from the thicker, breaded crust often found in American-style fried chicken.
中文: 韓國炸雞以其薄而脆的外皮聞名,這是通過兩次油炸達成的。這與美國炸雞常見的厚實裹粉外皮有顯著不同。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and a result. The first part is the reason, and the second part is the outcome.
中文: 使用 'so' 來連接原因和結果。前半部分是原因,後半部分是結果。
The weather was cold, so I wore a jacket.
天氣很冷,所以我穿了夾克。
EN: In the context of Korean fried chicken, the 'thin coating' refers to the use of potato starch or cornstarch instead of thick flour batter, which is a key difference from American-style fried chicken.
中文: 在韓國炸雞的背景下,「薄外層」是指使用太白粉或玉米澱粉而非厚重的麵粉糊,這是它與美國式炸雞的主要區別。
EN: The phrase 'to make it' uses 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for an action.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來表示某個動作的目的或原因,在此句中表示炸兩次是為了達到某種口感。
I exercise every day to stay healthy.
我每天運動是為了保持健康。
EN: Double-frying is a signature technique in making Korean fried chicken. Unlike American styles, this method removes fat from the skin, creating a very thin, crackly crust that stays crispy even when coated in sauce.
中文: 「兩次油炸」是製作韓國炸雞的招牌技術。與美國風格不同,這種方法能去除雞皮的脂肪,產生一層極薄且清脆的外皮,即使塗上醬汁後也能保持酥脆。
EN: The word 'with' is used here to describe what is inside or part of the sauces. It connects the main item (sauces) to its ingredients (chilli and garlic).
中文: 單字「with」在這裡用來描述醬汁中包含的成分。它將主要物品(醬汁)與其成分(辣椒和大蒜)連接起來。
I like pizza with extra cheese.
我喜歡加了額外起司的披薩。
EN: Chilli and garlic are foundational ingredients in Korean cuisine, providing the signature bold and spicy flavor profiles found in many traditional dishes.
中文: 辣椒和大蒜是韓國料理的基礎食材,為許多傳統菜餚提供了標誌性的濃郁辛辣風味。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two simple sentences with the same subject.
中文: 使用「and」來連接兩個主詞相同的簡單句子,讓語句更連貫。
The soup is hot and it is very tasty.
這湯很燙,而且非常好喝。
EN: Bristol is a major city in South West England known for its vibrant food scene and diverse international influences, which explains why Korean cuisine is thriving there.
中文: 布里斯托是英格蘭西南部的一座主要城市,以其活躍的美食文化和多樣的國際影響力而聞名,這也解釋了為什麼韓國料理在那裡蓬勃發展。
EN: The word 'another' is used with a singular noun to talk about one more person or thing of the same type.
中文: 單字「another」與單數名詞連用,用來表示同類型的「另一個」人或事物。
I want another cup of tea.
我想再喝一杯茶。
EN: Kimchi is a staple in Korean meals, often served as a side dish (banchan). It reflects the traditional Korean practice of fermenting vegetables to preserve them through the winter.
中文: 泡菜是韓國餐點中的主食,通常作為小菜(banchan)食用。它反映了韓國傳統上為了度過寒冬而醃製蔬菜的發酵技術。
EN: Using 'with' to describe ingredients or parts of something.
中文: 使用「with」來描述某物的成分或組成部分。
It is pizza with cheese and tomato.
這是加了起司和番茄的比薩。
EN: Kimchi is the national dish of Korea. While cabbage is the most common ingredient, there are hundreds of varieties made with different vegetables.
中文: 泡菜(Kimchi)是韓國的國民美食。雖然捲心菜(大白菜)是最常見的原料,但還有數百種使用不同蔬菜製作的種類。
EN: Use 'so' to connect two sentences where the second part is the result of the first part.
中文: 使用「so」來連接兩個句子,後半部分是前半部分所導致的結果。
It is raining, so I will take an umbrella.
正在下雨,所以我會帶一把傘。
EN: Kimchi is a fermented food. The longer it is kept, the more lactic acid is produced, which gives it its signature sour flavor. This process is essential to traditional Korean food preservation.
中文: 泡菜是一種發酵食品。存放的時間越長,產生的乳酸就越多,這賦予了它標誌性的酸味。這個過程對於傳統的韓國食物保存至關重要。
EN: The Present Simple tense is used to describe facts or things that are true right now. In this sentence, 'sell' shows a current business activity.
中文: 現在簡單式用於描述事實或目前真實的情況。在此句子中,「sell」(販售)表示目前的商業活動。
Many people in the UK like tea.
許多英國人喜歡喝茶。
EN: The increasing availability of kimchi and gochujang in UK supermarkets shows how Korean food has moved from niche specialty shops to mainstream British culture.
中文: 泡菜和苦椒醬在英國超市的普及率增加,顯示了韓國料理已從少眾的特色商店進入了英國的主流文化。
EN: Using 'is a' to define something. We use the structure [Subject] + is + a/an + [Noun] to explain what something is.
中文: 使用「is a」來定義事物。我們使用「[主詞] + is + a/an + [名詞]」的結構來解釋某樣東西是什麼。
Kimchi is a healthy vegetable dish.
泡菜是一種健康的蔬菜料理。
EN: Gochujang is a fundamental ingredient in Korean cooking. Its popularity in the UK has grown significantly due to the influence of celebrity chefs and the global trend of Korean culture.
中文: 韓式辣醬是韓國料理中的基礎食材。由於名廚的影響以及全球韓國文化流行趨勢,它在英國的受歡迎程度顯著增長。
EN: Using 'like' to give examples: We use 'like' followed by a noun to show a specific example of a group.
中文: 使用「like」來舉例:我們在名詞後面加上「like」來展示該群體中的具體例子,相當於「像……一樣」。
I enjoy sports like tennis and swimming.
我喜歡像網球和游泳這樣的運動。
EN: Jamie Oliver is a world-famous British chef known for his simple recipes and healthy eating campaigns. His use of ingredients like gochujang reflects how international flavors are becoming mainstream in British home cooking.
中文: 傑米·奧利佛是一位享譽全球的英國廚師,以其簡單的食譜和推廣健康飲食運動而聞名。他使用辣椒醬等食材,反映了國際風味正如何成為英國家庭烹飪的主流。
EN: Use 'went up by' to describe the amount or percentage of change in a value.
中文: 使用「went up by」來描述數值變化的具體數量或百分比。
The price of milk went up by 10 percent.
牛奶的價格上漲了 10%。
EN: Gochujang is a fundamental ingredient in Korean cooking. Its rising popularity in the UK shows how international food trends are influenced by celebrity chefs like Jamie Oliver.
中文: 韓國辣椒醬 (Gochujang) 是韓國料理中的基礎食材。它在英國的流行程度上升,顯示了國際飲食趨勢如何受到像傑米·奧利佛這樣的名廚影響。
EN: The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe a situation that is currently changing or developing over time.
中文: 現在進行式(am/is/are + 動詞-ing)在這裡用來描述一個目前正在發生變化或發展中的情況。
The number of students is growing every day.
學生的數量每天都在增加。
EN: The popularity of Korean culture, often called the 'Hallyu' or Korean Wave, has led to a significant increase in Korean food festivals across the UK, moving beyond just London to other major cities.
中文: 韓國文化的流行(通常被稱為「韓流」)導致英國各地韓國美食節的數量顯著增加,且不僅限於倫敦,也擴展到了其他主要城市。
EN: The phrase 'take place' is a common phrasal verb used to say that an event happens, especially something that was planned.
中文: 短語「take place」是一個常用的片語動詞,用來表示某事「發生」或「舉行」,特別是指經過計畫的活動。
The party will take place at my house.
派對將在我的家裡舉行。
EN: London is a multicultural hub where international food festivals are very common. 'Jung' refers to a Korean concept of deep connection and affection, which is a fitting name for a community food event.
中文: 倫敦是一個多元文化中心,國際美食節非常普遍。「Jung」(情)是一個韓國特有的文化概念,代表深厚的情感連結與愛,對於社區美食活動來說是一個非常貼切的名字。
EN: The phrase 'to try' is an infinitive used to show purpose. It explains 'why' the people were waiting.
中文: 不定詞 'to try' 在此用來表示目的。它解釋了人們「為什麼」在排隊。
I went to the shop to buy some milk.
我去商店是為了買些牛奶。
EN: In the UK, 'queuing' (waiting in lines) is a well-known cultural habit. People value fairness and will wait patiently for popular food, especially at international food festivals in cities like London.
中文: 在英國,「排隊」(queuing) 是一種著名的文化習慣。人們非常重視公平,並且願意為了受歡迎的美食耐心等待,特別是在倫敦等城市的國際美食節上。
EN: Use 'was/were' to talk about facts or states in the past. 'Was' is used for singular subjects like 'Korean fried chicken'.
中文: 使用「was/were」來描述過去的事實或狀態。當主詞是單數(如「韓國炸雞」)時,使用「was」。
The pizza was very delicious yesterday.
那份披薩昨天非常美味。
EN: In the UK, 'takeaway' refers to food cooked in a restaurant but eaten at home. It is equivalent to 'takeout' in American English.
中文: 在英國,「takeaway」指的是在餐廳烹煮但帶回家吃的食物,相當於美國英語中的「takeout」(外帶/外送)。
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that happen in the future.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述未來將會發生的事情。
More people will visit the UK next year.
明年將會有更多人訪問英國。
EN: The increasing number of Korean restaurants in the UK reflects the global 'Hallyu' (Korean Wave), where Korean pop culture and food have gained massive international popularity.
中文: 英國韓國餐廳數量的增加反映了全球「韓流」現象,韓國流行文化和美食在國際上獲得了極大的受歡迎程度。
EN: The phrase 'It is a great time to...' is used to suggest that the current situation is perfect for a specific action.
中文: 句型「It is a great time to...」用於建議目前的狀況非常適合進行某個特定的動作。
It is a great time to visit the park.
現在是去公園玩的好時機。
EN: The phrase 'for yourself' emphasizes personal experience. In the context of food, it encourages the reader to move beyond just hearing about the trend and to actually taste the flavors personally.
中文: 片語「for yourself」強調個人體驗。在食物的語境下,這是在鼓勵讀者不要只是聽說流行趨勢,而是要親自去品嚐那些味道。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 烹飪風格或菜餚
在本文中: 受歡迎的,流行的
在本文中: 酥脆的
在本文中: 鬆脆的,咬起來有聲音的
在本文中: 酸的
在本文中: 節慶,節日
在本文中: 外帶食物
在本文中: 未來
在本文中: (食物表面的)外層,裹粉
在本文中: 糊狀物,醬料
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to happen or occur
發生,舉行
to stand in a queue for a long time
排長隊
to increase in price, amount, or level
上升,增長
chicken pieces that have been coated with seasoned flour or batter and pan-fried, deep fried, or pressure fried
炸雞