EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. When followed by 'still', it emphasizes that a quality or potential remains despite a change in condition.
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或能力。當後面接「still」時,強調儘管情況發生了變化,某種特質或潛力依然存在。
Old bread can still make good toast.
舊麵包仍然可以做出好吃的吐司。
EN: In British culture, many traditional desserts (like puddings or possets) were originally created as a clever way to use up leftover or slightly overripe ingredients, reflecting a historical value of avoiding food waste.
中文: 在英國文化中,許多傳統甜點(如布丁或波塞特)最初是為了巧妙利用剩餘或稍微過熟的食材而創造的,這反映了避免食物浪費的歷史價值觀。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a different idea.
中文: 使用「but」來連接兩個顯示對比或不同想法的句子。
The cake is delicious, but it is expensive.
這蛋糕很好吃,但它很貴。
EN: In the UK, strawberries are a symbol of summer, especially during the Wimbledon tennis tournament where they are traditionally served with cream.
中文: 在英國,草莓是夏天的象徵,特別是在溫布頓網球錦標賽期間,傳統上會搭配鮮奶油一起食用。
EN: The verb 'become' is a linking verb used to describe a change in state or condition. It is followed by adjectives like 'soft' and 'squishy'.
中文: 動詞「become」是一個連綴動詞,用來描述狀態或情況的改變。後面通常接形容詞,如「soft」(軟的)和「squishy」(爛軟的)。
The leaves become yellow in autumn.
葉子在秋天會變黃。
EN: The phrasal verb 'throw away' means to get rid of something that you no longer want. When using a pronoun like 'them', it must be placed between 'throw' and 'away'.
中文: 動詞片語「throw away」的意思是丟棄不再需要的東西。當使用代名詞(如 them)時,必須放在 throw 和 away 的中間。
Don't throw it away; I can still use it.
不要把它丟掉;我還可以用它。
EN: In the UK, reducing food waste is a common topic. Traditional British desserts often use simple ingredients or leftover fruits to create something delicious, reflecting a practical approach to cooking.
中文: 在英國,減少食物浪費是一個常見的話題。傳統的英國甜點經常使用簡單的材料或剩餘的水果來製作美味佳餚,這反映了一種務實的烹飪方式。
EN: Using 'made with' to describe ingredients: We use this phrase to talk about the materials or ingredients used to create something.
中文: 使用「made with」來描述成份:我們用這個片語來討論製作某物時所使用的材料或食材。
This cake is made with chocolate and nuts.
這個蛋糕是用巧克力和堅果製成的。
EN: A posset was originally a hot British drink made of milk curdled with wine or ale, often used as a cold remedy. Today, it has evolved into a popular chilled cream dessert.
中文: Posset 最初是一種英國熱飲,由牛奶加入葡萄酒或麥芽酒凝固而成,常用作感冒藥。現今,它已演變成一種受歡迎的冷藏奶油甜點。
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to describe a fact or a general truth about the recipe. When the subject is singular (A new recipe), we add 's' to the verb (uses).
中文: 這裡使用現在簡單式來描述關於食譜的事實或普遍真理。當主詞是單數(A new recipe)時,我們在動詞後面加上 's'(uses)。
This book tells a great story.
這本書講述了一個很棒的故事。
EN: In British cooking, it is common to use herbs like basil and spices like black pepper in sweet dishes to create a more complex flavor, especially when trying to balance the sweetness of fruit and honey.
中文: 在英國烹飪中,常會在甜點中使用羅勒等香草和黑胡椒等香料,以創造更豐富的層次感,特別是在平衡水果和蜂蜜的甜味時。
EN: Using 'Adjective + to + Verb' to describe how an action feels or is performed in relation to a subject.
中文: 使用「形容詞 + to + 動詞」的結構來描述與主詞相關的動作感受或執行難易度。
This book is easy to read.
這本書讀起來很簡單。
EN: In British English, 'rich' when describing food often refers to food that is heavy in cream, butter, or eggs, rather than just having a strong flavor.
中文: 在英國英語中,用 'rich' 來形容食物時,通常是指含有大量鮮奶油、奶油或雞蛋,口感厚實飽滿,而不僅僅是指味道濃郁。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing an action.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來表示做某個動作的目的或原因。
I use a knife to cut the fruit.
我用刀子來切水果。
EN: A 'compote' is a traditional European way of preserving fruit by cooking it in sugar syrup. It is a common technique in British cooking to avoid wasting overripe fruit.
中文: 「Compote」(糖漬水果)是歐洲傳統保存水果的方法,將水果放在糖漿中烹煮。這在英國料理中是避免浪費過熟水果的常見技巧。
EN: We use 'cooked' (a past participle) after a noun to describe how something was prepared. It acts like an adjective.
中文: 我們在名詞後面使用 'cooked'(過去分詞)來描述某物是如何準備的。它的作用就像形容詞一樣,用來修飾前面的名詞。
I like fish grilled with lemon.
我喜歡用檸檬烤過的魚。
EN: A 'compote' is a traditional European dessert. Unlike jam, it is often served immediately and contains larger pieces of fruit. In the UK, it's a popular way to use up seasonal fruit.
中文: 「Compote」(果醬/燉水果)是一種傳統的歐洲甜點。與果醬(jam)不同,它通常是現做的,且含有較大塊的水果。在英國,這是消耗當季水果的一種流行方式。
EN: The verb 'keep' can be used with an object and an adjective to describe maintaining a certain state or condition.
中文: 動詞「keep」後面可以接「受詞」和「形容詞」,用來描述維持某種狀態或情況。
The fridge keeps the food fresh.
冰箱能保持食物新鮮。
EN: In British English, 'colour' is spelled with a 'u'. In American English, it is spelled 'color'. Both are correct, but 'colour' is standard in the UK.
中文: 在英國英語中,「colour」拼寫中有一個「u」。在美國英語中,拼寫為「color」。兩者皆正確,但「colour」是英國的標準拼法。
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas to separate them and place 'and' before the final item.
中文: 當列出三個或更多項目時,使用逗號分隔,並在最後一個項目之前加上「and」。
I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
我買了蘋果、香蕉和柳橙。
EN: In British cooking, 'cream' often refers to double cream (very thick) or single cream, which are essential for traditional desserts like possets.
中文: 在英國烹飪中,「cream」通常指雙倍鮮奶油(非常濃稠)或單倍鮮奶油,這些是製作像波塞特(posset)這類傳統甜點的必備材料。
EN: The verb 'serve' is used in recipes to indicate how many people the food is enough for.
中文: 動詞「serve」在食譜中用來表示食物的份量足夠供給多少人食用。
This cake serves eight people.
這塊蛋糕是八人份。
EN: In British and American recipes, 'serves' is the standard way to indicate yield. It helps home cooks adjust ingredient quantities based on their needs.
中文: 在英國與美國的食譜中,「serves」是標示份量的標準用法。這能幫助家庭主婦或煮夫根據需求調整食材用量。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or a suggestion, followed by the base form of the verb.
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或建議,後面接動詞原形。
You can use honey instead of sugar.
你可以用蜂蜜代替糖。
EN: Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit often served with tea or desserts in the UK. Using basil and black pepper in a sweet dessert is a modern British culinary trend that balances sweetness with herbal and spicy notes.
中文: 奶油酥餅(Shortbread)是蘇格蘭的傳統餅乾,在英國常用於配茶或甜點。在甜點中使用羅勒和黑胡椒是現代英國料理的一種趨勢,用草本和辛香料的味道來平衡甜味。
EN: Use 'a way to + verb' to describe a method or action for achieving something.
中文: 使用「a way to + 動詞」來描述達成某件事的方法或行動。
This is a good way to learn English.
這是學習英文的一個好方法。
EN: Food waste is a significant environmental concern globally. In many Western countries, including the UK, there are growing movements to find creative ways to use 'ugly' or overripe produce instead of throwing it away.
中文: 食物浪費是全球關注的重要環節。在包括英國在內的許多西方國家,越來越多人提倡尋找創意方法來利用「醜陋」或過熟的農產品,而不是直接將其丟棄。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 受歡迎的,受大眾喜愛的
在本文中: 軟爛的,易擠壓變形的
在本文中: 經典的,傳統的
在本文中: (食物)濃郁的,油脂豐富的
在本文中: 糖漬水果,果醬(通常保留水果形狀)
在本文中: 胡椒粒
在本文中: (食譜中)足夠...人食用
在本文中: 減少,降低
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The length of time that a product may be stored without becoming unfit for use or consumption.
保存期限,上架壽命
To get rid of something that you no longer want or need.
扔掉,拋棄
Food that is discarded or lost uneaten.
食物浪費,廚餘