EN: Using nouns as modifiers (noun adjuncts) to describe another noun, such as 'courgette snacks'.
中文: 使用名詞作為修飾語(名詞定語)來描述另一個名詞,例如「courgette snacks」(櫛瓜點心)。
I like to eat chocolate cakes on weekends.
我喜歡在週末吃巧克力蛋糕。
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English, whereas in American English, this vegetable is commonly referred to as 'zucchini'.
中文: 「courgette」這個字主要用於英式英語,而在美式英語中,這種蔬菜通常被稱為「zucchini」(櫛瓜)。
EN: The pattern 'how + to-infinitive' (how to make) is used to show the method or way of doing something. It often follows verbs like 'show', 'know', or 'learn'.
中文: 「how + 不定詞」(how to make)的結構用來表示做某事的方法或途徑。它常用在「show」(展示)、「know」(知道)或「learn」(學習)等動詞後面。
She showed me how to open the box.
她示範了如何打開這個盒子。
EN: The word 'courgette' is the British English term for zucchini. 'Fritti' is the plural form of 'fritto' in Italian, meaning 'fried'. This reflects the popularity of Italian-style cooking and terminology in British culinary culture.
中文: 「courgette」是英式英語中對「櫛瓜」(美式英語為 zucchini)的稱呼。而「fritti」是義大利語中「fritto」(油炸的)的複數形。這反映了義大利式烹飪與詞彙在英國飲食文化中的流行。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two simple sentences. We use 'and' to join two related ideas together in one sentence.
中文: 使用「and」連接兩個簡單句子。我們用「and」將兩個相關的想法合併在一個句子中。
The apple is red, and the banana is yellow.
蘋果是紅色的,而香蕉是黃色的。
EN: The word 'courgette' is the standard term used in British English, while American English speakers refer to the same vegetable as 'zucchini'. The word 'fritti' comes from the Italian verb 'friggere', meaning 'to fry'.
中文: 「courgette」是英式英語中對櫛瓜的稱呼,而美式英語則稱之為「zucchini」。「fritti」這個字源自義大利語動詞「friggere」,意思是「油炸」。
EN: Using the prepositional phrase 'on the outside / on the inside' to describe the contrasting qualities of food or objects.
中文: 使用介系詞片語「on the outside / on the inside」(在外面/在裡面)來描述食物或物品內外對比的特徵。
The bread is hard on the outside and soft on the inside.
這麵包外皮很硬,裡面卻很軟。
EN: In English-speaking culinary culture, describing food with contrasting textures (like 'crispy on the outside, soft/juicy on the inside') is a very common and highly appealing way to advertise or review dishes.
中文: 在英語系國家的飲食文化中,用對比的口感(例如「外酥內軟」或「外酥內多汁」)來描述食物是非常常見且極具吸引力的宣傳或評論方式。
EN: Use 'not like + noun' to say that something is different from another thing.
中文: 使用「not like + 名詞」來表示某事物與另一事物不同(不像……)。
This juice is not like water; it is very sweet.
這杯果汁不像水,它非常甜。
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'need') to talk about things we will need or do in the future.
中文: 我們使用「will」後面接動詞原形(例如「need」)來表示未來將會需要或做的事情。
You will need a passport for the trip.
你這次旅行將會需要護照。
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English. In American English, this vegetable is commonly called 'zucchini'.
中文: 「courgette」這個單字主要用於英式英文。在美式英文中,這種蔬菜通常被稱為「zucchini」(櫛瓜)。
EN: This sentence uses the imperative mood to give instructions or directions. In English, we start the sentence directly with a verb (like 'cut') and omit the subject 'you'.
中文: 此句子使用祈使句來給予指示或步驟說明。在英文中,我們會直接以動詞(例如 'cut')開頭,並省略主詞 'you'(你)。
First, wash the apples.
首先,清洗蘋果。
EN: The word 'courgette' is the standard term used in British English for this green summer squash. In American English, it is commonly referred to as 'zucchini'.
中文: 「courgette」是英式英文中對這種綠色夏南瓜(櫛瓜)的標準稱呼。在美式英文中,它通常被稱為「zucchini」。
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions, directions, or commands. They start directly with a verb (like 'put' or 'wait') and do not need a subject (like 'you') because the subject is already understood to be the listener.
中文: 祈使句用於給予指示、方向或命令。它們直接以動詞(如「put」或「wait」)開頭,不需要主詞(如「you」),因為聽者已經知道主詞是指自己。
Mix the ingredients and bake for ten minutes.
將原料混合,然後烘烤十分鐘。
EN: The phrasal verb 'take out' means to remove something from a place. In this sentence, it is used with 'from' to show where the thing is being removed from: 'take out [something] from [somewhere]'.
中文: 片語動詞「take out」的意思是從某個地方拿走或除去某物。在本句中,它與「from」連用,表示從哪裡將東西除去,結構為:「take out [某物] from [某處]」。
Please take out the trash from the kitchen.
請把廚房裡的垃圾拿出去。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞原形」(不定詞)來表示做某個動作的目的或原因。它回答了「為什麼」的問題。
She went to the supermarket to buy some milk.
她去超市買牛奶。
EN: This sentence is an imperative sentence (a command or instruction). It starts directly with a verb ('Put') and does not need a subject because the subject 'you' is understood.
中文: 此句子為祈使句(命令或指示)。它直接以動詞(Put)開頭,不需要主詞,因為省略了主詞「你」。
Put the apples in the basket.
把蘋果放進籃子裡。
EN: The word 'courgette' is commonly used in British English, while American English speakers usually call this vegetable 'zucchini'.
中文: 「courgette」這個字常用於英式英語中,而在美式英語中,人們通常稱這種蔬菜為「zucchini」(櫛瓜)。
EN: This sentence uses the imperative mood (giving a command or instruction). It starts directly with a verb ('fry') and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
中文: 此句子使用祈使句(給予指令或步驟說明)。句子直接以動詞「fry」(煎炸)開始,省略了主詞「you」(你),因為在說明步驟時,讀者自然知道是在對自己說話。
Bake the cake for thirty minutes.
將蛋糕烤三十分鐘。
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'become') to talk about what we expect to happen in the future.
中文: 我們使用「will」後面接動詞原形(例如「become」)來描述我們預期未來會發生的事情。
The water will boil in five minutes.
水在五分鐘內就會煮沸。
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English. In American English, this vegetable is commonly called 'zucchini'.
中文: 「courgette」這個字主要使用於英式英語。在美式英語中,這種蔬菜通常被稱為「zucchini」(櫛瓜/夏南瓜)。
EN: We use '-er than' to compare two things. 'Better than' is the irregular comparative form of 'good than'. We also use 'ones' to avoid repeating the noun 'courgettes'.
中文: 我們使用「-er than」(比……更……)來比較兩樣事物。「Better than」是「good than」的不規則比較級變化。另外,我們用「ones」來代替前面提過的複數名詞「courgettes」,以避免重複。
Apples are better than bananas for this pie.
做這個派用蘋果比用香蕉更好。
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English, while American English speakers refer to this vegetable as 'zucchini'. Both refer to the exact same green summer squash.
中文: 「courgettes」這個字主要用於英式英語,而美式英語則稱這種蔬菜為「zucchini」。兩者指的都是同一種綠色的夏南瓜(櫛瓜)。
EN: We use comparative adjectives (like 'bigger' and 'more') to compare two things. For short words like 'big', we double the last letter and add '-er' (bigger). For nouns, we can use 'more' before the noun to show a larger amount.
中文: 我們使用比較級形容詞(如 'bigger' 和 'more')來比較兩件事物。像 'big' 這樣較短的單字,我們會重複字尾字母並加上 '-er'(變成 bigger)。對於名詞,我們可以在名詞前面加上 'more' 來表示數量更多。
Smaller apples have sweeter juice.
較小的蘋果汁更甜。
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British, Irish, and New Zealand English. In American and Canadian English, this vegetable is known as a 'zucchini'. Both words refer to the exact same summer squash.
中文: 單字 'courgette' 主要用於英國、愛爾蘭和紐西蘭英語。在美式和加拿大英語中,這種蔬菜被稱為 'zucchini'。這兩個詞指的是完全相同的夏南瓜(櫛瓜)。
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to show that someone or something causes a change in state or feeling.
中文: 使用「make + 受詞 + 形容詞」的結構,表示某人或某事導致了狀態或感覺的改變。
The warm sun makes me sleepy.
溫暖的陽光讓我昏昏欲睡。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來表示做某個動作的目的或原因。它回答了「為什麼」的問題。
I use a knife to cut the bread.
我用刀子來切麵包。
EN: Use 'be great with...' to describe food pairings that taste very good together.
中文: 使用「be great with...」來描述兩種食物搭配在一起非常美味、很合適。
This cheese is great with red wine.
這款起司搭配紅酒非常棒。
EN: In British English, 'courgette' is the standard term for this green summer squash, whereas in American English, it is commonly called 'zucchini'.
中文: 在英國英語中,這種綠色夏南瓜的標準名稱是「courgette」,而在美國英語中,它通常被稱為「zucchini」(櫛瓜/西葫蘆)。
EN: The verb 'serve' can mean 'to be enough food for a specific number of people'. It is often followed directly by the number of people.
中文: 動詞「serve」在這裡的意思是「(食物的分量)足夠供…人食用」。後面通常直接接人數。
This big cake can serve ten people.
這個大蛋糕可以供十個人食用。
EN: In Western dining, a 'side dish' (or 'side') is an extra food item served alongside the main course, such as salad, fries, or vegetables. It is usually shared or eaten in smaller portions.
中文: 在西方飲食文化中,「side dish」(配菜,常簡稱為 side)是指與主菜一同上桌的副食,例如沙拉、薯條或蔬菜。通常分量較小,有時會與大家一起分享。
EN: The pattern 'It takes [time] to [action]' or '[Something] takes [time] to [action]' is used to express the amount of time required to complete an activity.
中文: 句型「[事物] takes [時間] to [動作]」用來表示完成某個活動所需要花費的時間。
The journey takes about two hours to complete.
這趟旅程大約需要兩個小時才能完成。
EN: The structure 'easy and fun to try' uses an adjective followed by 'to + verb' (infinitive) to describe what kind of action is easy or fun to do.
中文: 結構「形容詞 + to + 動詞原型」用來描述做某個動作的感覺(例如:容易的、有趣的)。在這裡,'easy and fun'(簡單且有趣)用來修飾 'to try'(去嘗試)。
This game is simple and exciting to play.
這款遊戲玩起來既簡單又刺激。
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: 酥脆的,脆的
在本文中: 多汁的
在本文中: 多餘的,額外的
在本文中: (用牛奶、麵粉和雞蛋調成的)麵糊
在本文中: (水果或蔬菜的)種子,籽
在本文中: 辛辣的,加了很多香料的
在本文中: 準備,調製(食物)
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To remove something from somewhere.
去除,取出
Oil that has been heated to a high temperature, typically used for frying food.
熱油
A food item that accompanies the main course.
配菜,副餐