EN: Using a past participle (verb-ed) as an adjective to describe how something was made.
中文: 使用過去分詞(動詞加 ed)作為形容詞,用來描述某物是如何被製造出來的。
A hand-painted card.
一張手繪卡片。
EN: 3D printing technology is increasingly being used in the food industry to create sustainable alternatives to traditional meat.
中文: 3D 列印技術正越來越多地應用於食品工業,以創造傳統肉類的永續替代品。
EN: Use 'like to' followed by a base verb to talk about activities or habits you enjoy.
中文: 使用「like to」後接動詞原形,用來描述你喜歡做的活動或習慣。
I like to play soccer.
我喜歡踢足球。
EN: In many Western cultures, steak is considered a premium or celebratory meal, often served at special occasions or high-end restaurants.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,牛排被視為一種高級或慶祝性的餐點,通常在特殊場合或高級餐廳享用。
EN: Use 'To + verb' at the beginning of a sentence to show the purpose or reason for an action.
中文: 在句首使用「To + 動詞」來表示做某件事的目的或原因。
To pass the test, you must study hard.
為了通過考試,你必須努力學習。
EN: In modern English-speaking cultures, there is a growing movement toward 'ethical eating' and 'meat alternatives' due to concerns about animal welfare and the environment.
中文: 在現代英語系國家的文化中,由於對動物福利和環境的關注,「倫理飲食」和「替代肉品」的趨勢正日益增長。
EN: The phrase 'sit well with' means that something is acceptable or pleasing to someone. When used in the negative ('doesn't sit well'), it means someone finds a situation or idea uncomfortable, wrong, or hard to accept.
中文: 短語 'sit well with' 的意思是某事讓某人感到可以接受或滿意。當使用否定句(doesn't sit well)時,表示某人覺得某個情況或想法令人不舒服、不正確或難以接受。
His rude comment didn't sit well with the teacher.
他粗魯的言論讓老師感到很不悅。
EN: This expression uses the metaphor of food 'sitting' in your stomach. If food doesn't 'sit well,' it makes you feel sick. In a social context, it means an idea makes you feel morally or emotionally uncomfortable.
中文: 這個表達方式使用了食物在胃裡「安放」的隱喻。如果食物 'doesn't sit well',會讓你感到噁心。在社交語境中,這意味著某個想法讓你感到道德上或情感上的不舒服。
EN: The phrase 'get around' means to find a way to avoid a problem or a rule. When followed by an action, we use the '-ing' form (gerund).
中文: 片語「get around」的意思是找到避開問題或規則的方法。如果後面接動作,要使用動詞的「-ing」形式(動名詞)。
We found a way to get around paying the extra fee.
我們找到了一個避開支付額外費用的方法。
EN: The phrase 'get around' often implies finding a clever or alternative solution to a difficult situation or an ethical dilemma, like the debate over eating meat.
中文: 「get around」這個片語通常隱含著針對困難情況或倫理困境(如吃肉的爭議)找到一個聰明或替代的解決方案。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does something.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞原形」(不定詞)來表示做某件事的目的或原因。
I use a computer to study English.
我使用電腦來學習英文。
EN: The terms 'plant-based' and 'lab-grown' reflect modern food technology trends aimed at reducing animal cruelty and environmental impact, which are growing concerns in Western societies.
中文: 「植物性」(plant-based) 和「實驗室培育」(lab-grown) 這些詞反映了現代食品科技趨勢,旨在減少對動物的殘害和對環境的影響,這在西方社會是日益受到關注的議題。
EN: The phrase 'layer by layer' is used to describe a process that happens one level at a time, showing a steady progression.
中文: 短語「layer by layer」用來描述一個過程是「一層又一層」地進行,強調循序漸進的動作方式。
She painted the wall color by color.
她一種顏色接著一種顏色地粉刷牆壁。
EN: 3D printing technology is increasingly used in the food industry to create sustainable alternatives to traditional meat, addressing environmental and ethical concerns.
中文: 3D 列印技術正越來越多地應用於食品工業,以創造傳統肉類的永續替代品,解決環境和倫理問題。
EN: The word 'even' is used to emphasize something surprising or extra that is included.
中文: 單字 'even' 用來強調某件令人驚訝或額外包含的事情,中文常譯為「甚至」。
He even knows how to cook French food.
他甚至知道如何煮法國菜。
EN: In the context of steak, 'lines of fat' often refers to 'marbling,' which is highly valued in high-quality beef like Wagyu for its flavor and tenderness.
中文: 在牛排的語境中,「脂肪紋路」通常指「油花」(marbling)。在高品質牛肉(如和牛)中,油花是衡量美味與嫩度的重要指標。
EN: Use 'look like' followed by a noun to describe how something appears similar to another thing.
中文: 使用「look like」後接名詞,用來描述某個事物看起來與另一個事物非常相似。
That cloud looks like a rabbit.
那朵雲看起來像一隻兔子。
EN: The phrase 'the real thing' is a common idiom used to emphasize that something is authentic and not a substitute or imitation, even though in this context it's comparing a substitute to the original.
中文: 「the real thing」是一個常用的成語,用來強調某樣東西是正宗、真實的,而非替代品或仿製品。雖然在此情境中是用來將替代品(植物肉)與原物(真肉)做比較。
EN: Use 'As for' at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a new topic or to shift the focus to something specific.
中文: 在句首使用「As for」來引入一個新話題,或將注意力轉移到某個特定的事物上。
As for the price, it is very cheap.
至於價格,它非常便宜。
EN: In English, 'texture' is a very important part of the eating experience, often discussed alongside 'taste' when describing food quality.
中文: 在英語中,「texture」(口感)是飲食體驗中非常重要的一部分,在描述食物品質時,通常會與「taste」(味道)併提。
EN: The phrase 'need work' is a common way to say that something is not perfect yet and requires more effort or improvement.
中文: 短語「need work」是用來表達某件事還不完美,仍需要更多努力或改進的常用方式。
Your English is good, but your pronunciation still needs work.
你的英文很好,但你的發音仍有待改進。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying something 'needs work' is a polite and constructive way to give negative feedback without being too harsh.
中文: 在英語文化中,說某件事「needs work」是一種禮貌且具建設性的方式來表達負面回饋,而不會顯得過於嚴厲。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 牛排
在本文中: 農夫、養殖業者
在本文中: 公司
在本文中: 層
在本文中: 脂肪
在本文中: 味道、嚐起來的感覺
在本文中: 口感、質地
在本文中: 享受、喜愛
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To be acceptable or pleasing to someone.
被...接受;令...滿意
To find a way of dealing with or avoiding a problem.
避開;繞過(問題或障礙)
Made entirely or mainly from plants.
植物性的;純素的
Produced in a laboratory rather than occurring naturally.
實驗室培育的
One layer at a time; gradually building up.
一層又一層地