EN: The verb 'is' (be verb) connects a person (the subject) to their job or identity. Use 'from' to show where someone was born or where they live.
中文: 动词 'is'(be 动词)用来连接一个人(主语)与其职业或身份。使用 'from' 来表示某人的出生地或居住地。
He is a teacher from Canada.
他是一位来自加拿大的老师。
EN: The United Kingdom (UK) consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In professional contexts, people often use their full title like 'food writer' to describe their specific expertise.
中文: 英國 (United Kingdom) 由四個國家組成:英格蘭、蘇格蘭、威爾斯和北愛爾蘭。在專業場合,人們常用「food writer」(美食作家)等具體頭銜來描述其專業領域。
EN: The preposition 'for' is used here to show what the recipe is about. It connects the word 'recipe' to the specific dish.
中文: 介词“for”在这里用来表示这份食谱的内容。它将“recipe”(食谱)与具体的菜名连接起来。
I have a recipe for chocolate cake.
我有一份巧克力蛋糕的食谱。
EN: Souvlaki is a traditional Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. In this recipe, it is adapted into a salad form, which is a common way to modernize traditional street foods.
中文: 希臘烤肉 (Souvlaki) 是一種傳統的希臘快餐,由串在籤上燒烤的小塊肉(有時包含蔬菜)組成。在這份食譜中,它被改造成沙拉的形式,這是將傳統街頭小吃現代化的一種常見方式。
EN: Use 'made with' to describe the ingredients or materials used to create something.
中文: 使用“made with”来描述制作某物时所用的原料或材料。
This cake is made with fresh strawberries.
这个蛋糕是用新鲜草莓做的。
EN: Souvlaki is a staple of Greek cuisine, typically consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is often served in a pita wrap with garnishes and sauces.
中文: Souvlaki 是希臘飲食中的代表性食物,通常由串在籤上燒烤的小塊肉類(有時包含蔬菜)組成。它經常被包裹在 pita 餅中,並搭配配菜和醬料一起食用。
EN: The phrase 'not... at all' is used to add emphasis to a negative statement, meaning 'not in any way' or 'zero percent'.
中文: 短语“not... at all”用于加强否定句的语气,意思是“一点也不”或“完全不”。
I do not like spicy food at all.
我一点也不喜欢辛辣的食物。
EN: In many Western countries, 'barbecue' (or BBQ) refers to a specific outdoor cooking method using a grill. This sentence highlights that the recipe is accessible for people living in apartments or those without outdoor space.
中文: 在許多西方國家,「barbecue」(或 BBQ)指的是一種使用烤架的戶外烹飪方式。這句話強調了這個食譜對於住在公寓或沒有戶外空間的人來說非常方便。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb (cook).
中文: 助动词「can」用来表示可能性或能力。后面接动词原形(cook)。
You can make a Greek salad at home.
你可以在家做一份希腊沙拉。
EN: In many Western kitchens, the 'stove' (or hob) and the 'oven' are part of the same appliance, but 'stove' specifically refers to the top burners used for frying or boiling in a pan.
中文: 在許多西方廚房中,「stove」(爐台)和「oven」(烤箱)通常是同一個電器的一部分,但「stove」特指用來煎炸或水煮的上方爐火部分。
EN: Use 'First' at the beginning of a sentence to show the first step in a sequence of actions or instructions.
中文: 在句首使用「First」来表示一系列动作或指令中的第一个步骤。
First, wash your hands before cooking.
首先,在做饭前先洗手。
EN: In Western cooking, marinating chicken with lemon and garlic is a classic technique to add brightness and depth of flavor, especially common in Mediterranean and Greek cuisine.
中文: 在西方料理中,用檸檬和大蒜醃漬雞肉是一種經典技巧,可以增加風味的層次感與清爽度,這在地中海和希臘料理中尤其常見。
EN: An 'appositive' is a noun or noun phrase that follows another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'two common spices' explains what oregano and paprika are.
中文: “同位语”是紧跟在另一个名词后面的名词或名词短语,用来解释或说明该名词。在这里,“two common spices”解释了牛至叶和红椒粉是什么。
I like pizza, a popular Italian food.
我喜欢披萨,这是一种受欢迎的意大利食物。
EN: Oregano and paprika are essential in Greek and Mediterranean cooking. Oregano provides an earthy aroma, while paprika adds color and a mild sweetness or smokiness to the meat.
中文: 奧勒岡葉和紅椒粉是希臘及地中海料理中不可或缺的元素。奧勒岡葉提供大地般的香氣,而紅椒粉則為肉類增添色澤以及淡淡的甜味或煙燻味。
EN: Use the preposition 'for' to talk about a period of time or duration.
中文: 使用介词“for”来描述一段持续的时间或时长。
I study English for one hour every day.
我每天读英语一小时。
EN: Olive oil is a staple of Greek and Mediterranean cooking, known for being healthy and flavorful. In this recipe, it is used instead of butter or other fats to keep the dish authentic to its Greek roots.
中文: 橄欖油是希臘和地中海料理的主食,以健康且風味獨特著稱。在這道食譜中,使用橄欖油而非奶油或其他油脂,是為了保持這道希臘料理的道地風味。
EN: Using 'and' to list items: When listing three or more things, use commas between the items and put 'and' before the last one.
中文: 使用“and”来列举项目:当列出三个或更多事物时,在项目之间使用逗号,并在最后一个项目之前加上“and”。
I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
我买了苹果、香蕉和橙子。
EN: Red onions and black olives are staple ingredients in Greek cuisine, often found in a traditional Greek salad (Horiatiki).
中文: 紅洋蔥和黑橄欖是希臘料理中的主要食材,常見於傳統的希臘沙拉(Horiatiki)中。
EN: The preposition 'for' is used here to show the purpose or reason for adding the bread.
中文: 介词“for”在句中用来表示目的或原因,说明为什么要加入这些材料。
I drink water for my health.
我为了健康而喝水。
EN: Pitta bread is a staple in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine. In this recipe, toasting it until it's crunchy adds a texture contrast to the soft salad ingredients, similar to how croutons are used in Western salads.
中文: 口袋餅 (Pitta bread) 是希臘和中東料理的主食。在這道食譜中,將它烤到酥脆是為了與柔軟的沙拉食材形成口感對比,這與西方沙拉中使用烤麵包丁 (croutons) 的做法類似。
EN: The verb 'taste' is a linking verb used to describe the flavor of something. It is followed by an adjective (like 'cool' or 'fresh') rather than an adverb.
中文: 动词“taste”是一个系动词,用来描述某物的味道。后面接形容词(如 cool 或 fresh)而不是副词。
The soup tastes salty.
这道汤尝起来很咸。
EN: Greek yogurt is a key ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in sauces like Tzatziki. It is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt because the liquid whey is strained out.
中文: 希臘優格是地中海料理的核心食材,常用於像 Tzatziki 這樣的醬汁中。它比一般優格更濃稠、口感更綿密,因為在製作過程中濾掉了液態的乳清。
EN: The preposition 'in' is used to indicate the amount of time it takes to complete an action or when something will be finished.
中文: 介词“in”在这里用来表示完成某事所需的时间,或某事将在多久之后完成。
I can finish my homework in one hour.
我可以在一小时内完成我的作业。
EN: The phrase 'be good for' is used to show that something is suitable or beneficial for a specific person, group, or purpose.
中文: 短语“be good for”用来表示某物适合或对特定的对象、群体或目的有好处。
This movie is good for children.
这部电影适合儿童观看。
EN: In Western cooking, recipes are often designed for specific numbers of people (servings). 'Good for two' is a common way to say a dish provides two portions.
中文: 在西方烹飪中,食譜通常是為特定人數(份量)設計的。「Good for two」是表達一份菜餚提供兩人份的常用方式。
EN: The word 'for' is a preposition used here to show the purpose or use of something. When followed by a verb, we add '-ing' to the verb (sharing).
中文: 单词“for”在这里是介词,用来表示某物的用途或目的。如果后面接动词,动词必须加上“-ing”(例如 sharing)。
This water is for drinking.
这水是拿来喝的。
EN: In many cultures, including Greek culture which inspired this dish, sharing food is a central part of social life and hospitality.
中文: 在許多文化中(包括啟發這道菜的希臘文化),分享食物是社交生活和熱情好客的核心部分。
EN: The phrase 'just as well' is used to say that something works equally effectively or is equally acceptable compared to another option.
中文: 短语“just as well”用来表示某件事与另一件事相比,效果同样好或同样可以接受。
You can use butter, but oil works just as well.
你可以用黄油,但油的效果也一样好。
EN: In the United Kingdom and Greece, a 'barbecue' often refers to outdoor grilling, which is a social event. However, Hayden emphasizes that home cooks can achieve great results indoors using a simple pan, making the recipe more accessible.
中文: 在英國和希臘,「barbecue」(烤肉)通常指戶外燒烤,這是一種社交活動。然而,海登強調家庭主婦或主夫使用簡單的平底鍋也能在室內達到很好的效果,使這道食譜更平易近人。
EN: The pattern 'Subject + be + adjective + to-infinitive' is used to describe how an action is performed on the subject.
中文: 使用「主语 + be 动词 + 形容词 + 不定式 (to + 动词)」的句型,用来描述对该主语进行某个动作时的感受或性质。
This book is easy to read.
这本书读起来很简单。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 食谱;烹饪法
在本文中: 烤的;炙烤的
在本文中: 烧烤架;户外烧烤
在本文中: 香料;调味品
在本文中: 橄榄
在本文中: 烤过的;烘过的
在本文中: 脆度;咬起来嘎吱作响的口感
在本文中: (沙拉)酱料
在本文中: 分享;共同食用
在本文中: 美味的
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
Food that is cooked and sold by vendors in public places, often for immediate consumption.
街头小吃
Used in negative statements to emphasize that something is not true or does not happen.
The amount of time required before something is finished or prepared.
在……时间内准备好
Equally good or effective.
同样地好