EN: The phrase 'how to + verb' is used to explain the method or way of doing an action.
中文: 「how to + 動詞」的結構用來解釋做某件事的方法或方式。
He knows how to bake bread.
他知道如何烤麵包。
EN: Tea-smoking is a traditional Chinese cooking technique, especially famous in Sichuan province. It uses tea leaves and sugar to create aromatic smoke that flavors the meat.
中文: 茶燻是中國傳統的烹飪技術,在四川省尤為著名。它利用茶葉和糖產生芳香的煙霧,為肉類增添風味。
EN: Using 'who' to give more information about a person. It connects two ideas: 'a cook' and 'he worked at River Cottage'.
中文: 使用「who」來提供關於某人的更多資訊。它連接了兩個概念:「一位廚師」和「他在河畔小屋工作」。
I have a friend who lives in London.
我有一個住在倫敦的朋友。
EN: River Cottage is a famous farm and cookery school in England, known for promoting local, seasonal, and sustainable food. Mentioning it adds authority to the recipe.
中文: 河畔小屋 (River Cottage) 是英格蘭著名的農場和烹飪學校,以推廣當地、時令及永續食材而聞名。提到它為這份食譜增添了權威性。
EN: Use 'ago' to talk about a specific time in the past. It always comes after the time period (e.g., 'two days ago', 'long ago').
中文: 使用「ago」來描述過去的某個特定時間點。它總是放在時間段落之後(例如:「兩天前」、「很久以前」)。
I moved to England three years ago.
我三年前搬到了英格蘭。
EN: Smoking meat is a traditional preservation method used globally. In England, River Cottage is famous for promoting traditional, sustainable cooking methods like this.
中文: 煙燻肉類是全球通用的傳統保存食物方法。在英格蘭,河畔小屋 (River Cottage) 以推廣這類傳統且永續的烹飪方式而聞名。
EN: The phrase 'a way to + verb' is used to describe a method or how to do something.
中文: 短語「a way to + 動詞」用於描述做某事的方法或方式。
I found a way to save money.
我找到了一個省錢的方法。
EN: Sichuan cuisine is famous worldwide for its bold flavors and unique cooking techniques like tea-smoking. This sentence shows how traditional Chinese methods are being adapted for home kitchens in the West.
中文: 四川菜以其大膽的風味和獨特的烹飪技術(如樟茶鴨)聞名於世。這句話展示了傳統的中國烹飪方法是如何被改編,以便在西方的家庭廚房中製作。
EN: The structure 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to talk about one person or thing in a group that has the most of a certain quality.
中文: 結構「one of the + 最高級形容詞 + 複數名詞」用來描述在一群具有某種特質的事物中,其中一個最突出的成員。
This is one of the best books in the library.
這是圖書館裡最好的書之一。
EN: Smoking is a prehistoric method of food preservation. In many cultures, including Sichuan, China, it was originally used to keep meat from spoiling before refrigerators existed.
中文: 煙燻是一種史前的食物保存方法。在包括中國四川在內的許多文化中,這最初是在冰箱發明之前,用來防止肉類腐壞的方法。
EN: Using 'with' to show tools or ingredients: We use 'with' followed by a noun to describe what is used to do an action.
中文: 使用「with」來表示工具或材料:我們在「with」後面加上名詞,用來描述做某件事時所使用的東西。
He eats noodles with chopsticks.
他用筷子吃麵。
EN: Sichuan-style smoked duck (Zhangcha duck) is a famous dish from Sichuan, China. It is traditionally smoked over tea leaves and camphor leaves to give it a unique aroma.
中文: 四川樟茶鴨是中國四川的一道名菜。傳統上,它是用茶葉和樟樹葉燻製而成的,這賦予了鴨肉獨特的香氣。
EN: The word 'so' is a conjunction used to connect a cause with a result. It shows that the second part of the sentence happens because of the first part.
中文: 單字「so」是一個連階詞,用來連接「原因」與「結果」。它表示句子的第二部分是因為第一部分而發生的。
It is raining, so I will stay home.
正在下雨,所以我會待在家裡。
EN: In many cultures, including China, reusing ingredients like tea leaves reflects a tradition of resourcefulness and avoiding waste. This recipe modernizes that tradition by using convenient teabags.
中文: 在包括中國在內的許多文化中,重複利用茶葉等食材反映了機智應變與避免浪費的傳統。這份食譜透過使用方便的茶包,將這一傳統現代化。
EN: The phrase 'work well for' is used to say that something is effective or suitable for a specific purpose or activity.
中文: 短語「work well for」用於表示某物對於特定目的或活動非常有效或適合。
This old phone will work well for taking photos.
這部舊手機用來拍照效果會很好。
EN: In many cooking traditions, smoking is done with dry wood or tea. The mention that 'wet teabags' work well highlights a practical, zero-waste approach common in modern home cooking, especially when adapting traditional Sichuan techniques.
中文: 在許多烹飪傳統中,燻製通常使用乾燥的木材或茶葉。提到「濕茶包」也行得通,強調了現代家庭烹飪中常見的實用與零浪費做法,特別是在改編傳統四川技法時。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing something.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來表示做某件事的目的或原因。
I need a knife to cut the bread.
我需要一把刀來切麵包。
EN: A 'wok' is a traditional round-bottomed cooking pot originating from China. It is essential in Sichuan cooking for stir-frying and, as mentioned here, smoking food.
中文: 「Wok」(炒鍋)是源自中國的傳統圓底鍋具。在四川料理中,它是快炒以及如本文提到的燻製食物時不可或缺的工具。
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative Mood' to give instructions. It starts directly with a verb (Put) to tell someone what to do.
中文: 這個句子使用「祈使句」來提供指令。它直接以動詞 (Put) 開頭,用來告訴某人該做什麼。
Add some salt to the soup.
在湯裡加一點鹽。
EN: In Sichuan, China, smoking food with tea leaves and sugar is a traditional technique. The sugar creates a dense, sweet smoke that colors the meat a beautiful reddish-brown.
中文: 在中國四川,用茶葉和糖燻製食物是一項傳統技術。糖會產生濃郁且帶甜味的煙霧,能讓肉類呈現漂亮的紅褐色。
EN: The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective to describe a change or a state. In this sentence, 'the smoking' is the object and 'slower' is the adjective describing it.
中文: 動詞「make」後面可以接賓語(受詞)和形容詞,用來描述一種變化或狀態。在本句中,「the smoking」是受詞,「slower」是描述它的形容詞。
The music makes me happy.
這音樂讓我感到快樂。
EN: In traditional Chinese smoking techniques, especially in Sichuan, rice is often added to the smoking mixture. It acts as a heat buffer to ensure the tea leaves and sugar don't burn too quickly, allowing the smoke to penetrate the meat gently.
中文: 在中國傳統的燻製技術中(特別是在四川),燻料中經常會加入米飯。它的作用是作為熱緩衝,確保茶葉和糖不會燃燒得太快,從而讓煙燻味能溫和地滲透進肉裡。
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or directions. They usually start with a verb and the subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
中文: 祈使句用於給予指令或指示。它們通常以動詞開頭,主詞「你」被省略不說。
Put the book on the table.
把書放在桌子上。
EN: In Sichuan, China, smoking duck often involves using camphor leaves and tea leaves. This recipe simplifies the traditional method for home cooks by using common items like teabags and sugar.
中文: 在中國四川,燻鴨通常會使用樟樹葉和茶葉。這份食譜為家庭主婦簡化了傳統方法,改用茶包和糖等常見材料。
EN: The phrase 'to + verb' (infinitive) is used here to show purpose or the reason why you do something.
中文: 「to + 動詞」(不定詞)在這裡用來表示目的,也就是做某件事的原因。
I use a knife to cut the meat.
我用刀子來切肉。
EN: In home cooking, aluminum foil is a common and versatile tool used for covering pans when a proper lid is not available, especially in smoking or roasting to trap heat and flavor.
中文: 在居家烹飪中,鋁箔紙是一種常見且多功能的工具。當沒有合適的蓋子時,常用它來覆蓋鍋具,特別是在煙燻或烘烤過程中,用來鎖住熱氣和風味。
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about the future. Use 'taste' + 'adjective' to describe the flavor of food.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞」來描述未來發生的事。使用「taste」加上「形容詞」來描述食物的味道。
The soup will taste salty.
這道湯喝起來會很鹹。
EN: In many cultures, especially with stews or smoked meats, people believe the flavors develop and blend more thoroughly after sitting overnight, making leftovers highly valued.
中文: 在許多飲食文化中,特別是燉菜或燻肉,人們相信食物在放置一夜後味道會更融合、更入味,因此隔夜菜有時被認為更好吃。
EN: The phrase 'up to' is used to show the maximum limit of something, such as time, distance, or quantity.
中文: 短語「up to」用來表示某事的最高上限,例如時間、距離或數量。
This car can hold up to five people.
這輛車最多可以容納五個人。
EN: In modern cooking, food safety is emphasized. Smoked meats can last longer than fresh meat, but keeping them in the fridge is still necessary to prevent bacteria growth.
中文: 在現代烹飪中,食品安全非常受重視。燻製肉類的保存期限雖然比鮮肉長,但仍需存放在冰箱中以防止細菌滋生。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb and are used to give instructions or suggestions. The subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
中文: 祈使句以動詞開頭,用於給予指示或建議。主詞「你」被省略不說。
Eat your dinner with a spoon.
用湯匙吃你的晚餐。
EN: In Sichuan, China, smoked duck is a traditional dish often served during festivals. While traditionally smoked with camphor leaves and tea, this modern version uses simple household items like teabags.
中文: 在中國四川,燻鴨是一道傳統菜餚,常在節慶期間食用。傳統上使用樟樹葉和茶葉燻製,而這個現代版本則使用茶包等簡單的居家用品。
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: (用煙)燻製
在本文中: 浪費
在本文中: (中式)炒菜鍋
在本文中: 香料;調味品
在本文中: 架子;置物架
在本文中: 箔紙(通常指鋁箔紙)
在本文中: 蒸熟的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The dried leaves of the tea plant used to make tea.
茶葉
Sugar that has a brown color because it contains molasses.
紅糖;黑糖
As many as; used to say that something is less than or equal to a certain amount.
長達;多達
In a position above something else.
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