EN： In news headlines, the 'Simple Present' tense is often used to describe recent events to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
中文： 在新闻标题中，常用「一般现在时」来描述最近发生的事件，这能让新闻读起来更有即时感和生动感。
Local bakery wins national award.
当地面包店赢得全国奖项。
EN： Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made of fermented vegetables. In Western countries, it has become a popular 'superfood' ingredient used in fusion recipes like the one shared by Chef Rukmini Iyer in The Guardian.
中文： 泡菜（Kimchi）是韓國傳統的發酵蔬菜副食。在西方國家，它已成為一種受歡迎的「超級食物」食材，常用於像魯克米尼·艾耶爾在《衛報》中分享的這種融合料理食譜中。
EN： The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past. We often add '-ed' to the end of regular verbs like 'share' to become 'shared'.
中文： 一般过去时用于描述过去已经发生并完成的动作。我们通常在规则动词（如 share）词尾加上「-ed」变成「shared」。
I shared my lunch with my friend yesterday.
我昨天和我的朋友分享了我的午餐。
EN： The Guardian is a well-known British national daily newspaper. It often features food columns and recipes from famous chefs like Rukmini Iyer, who is known for her 'Roasting Tin' cookbook series.
中文： 《衛報》是英國著名的全國性日報。它經常刊登知名廚師的飲食專欄和食譜，例如魯克米尼·艾耶爾，她以《烘焙盤》(Roasting Tin) 系列食譜書聞名。
EN： Using 'with' to describe ingredients or toppings added to a dish.
中文： 使用「with」来描述菜肴中添加的食材或配料。
I like pancakes with maple syrup.
我喜欢配上枫糖浆的煎饼。
EN： Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish of salted and fermented vegetables. In modern cooking, it is often used as a flavor base for fusion dishes like noodles or fried rice.
中文： 泡菜（Kimchi）是韓國傳統的醃製發酵蔬菜。在現代料理中，它常用作麵食或炒飯等創意融合料理的調味基礎。
EN： The pattern 'It is + adjective + to + verb' is used to describe an action. 'It' is a placeholder that refers to the action at the end of the sentence.
中文： 句型「It is + 形容词 + to + 动词」用来描述做某件事的感受。这里的「It」是形式主语，代表后面提到的动作。
It is important to drink water.
喝水是很重要的。
EN： In modern cooking culture, 'quick and easy' recipes are highly valued by busy professionals and families who want healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
中文： 在現代飲食文化中，「快速且簡單」的食譜深受忙碌上班族與家庭的喜愛，因為他們希望在不花費數小時的情況下也能吃到健康的餐點。
EN： Use 'about' before a number or amount to mean 'not exactly' or 'approximately'.
中文： 在数字或数量前使用「about」表示「大约」或「大概」，用于描述不精确的数值。
The movie is about two hours long.
这部电影大约两小时长。
EN： The Present Simple tense is used to state facts or general truths. When the subject is singular (The recipe), we add '-s' to the verb (uses).
中文： 一般现在时用于陈述事实或普遍真理。当主语是单数（The recipe）时，动词需要加上「-s」（uses）。
The store sells fresh fruit.
这家商店售卖新鲜水果。
EN： In Western cooking contexts, 'the store' usually refers to a local supermarket or grocery store where everyday food items are purchased.
中文： 在西方烹飪語境中，「the store」通常指當地的超市或雜貨店，即購買日常食品的地方。
EN： Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or will happen in the future.
中文： 使用「will」后接动词原形，用来描述未来将会发生或需要的事情。
You will need a passport for the trip.
这趟旅行你将需要护照。
EN： In English recipes, ingredients are often listed with commas, and the word 'and' is placed before the final item in the list.
中文： 在英文食譜中，食材通常用逗號隔開列出，並在最後一個項目之前加上「and」。
EN： Using 'also' to add more information. It usually comes after 'will' or 'be' verbs, and before main action verbs.
中文： 使用「also」来增加更多信息。它通常放在「will」或「be」动词之后，以及主要动作动词之前。
I will also bring some fruit.
我也会带一些水果。
EN： Ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil are the 'holy trinity' of many East Asian dishes, providing the foundational aroma and flavor for stir-fries and noodle dishes.
中文： 生薑、醬油和麻油是許多東亞料理的「黃金組合」，為炒菜和麵食提供了基礎的香氣與風味。
EN： Use 'go on top of' to describe where something is placed or added, especially when talking about food toppings.
中文： 使用「go on top of」来描述某物放置或添加的位置，特别是在讨论食物配料时。
Extra cheese goes on top of the pizza.
额外的奶酪放在披萨上面。
EN： Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made of fermented vegetables. In modern fusion cooking, it is often used as a topping to add a spicy and sour flavor to various dishes.
中文： 泡菜（Kimchi）是韓國傳統的發酵蔬菜料理。在現代融合料理中，它常用作配料，為各種菜餚增添酸辣風味。
EN： The pattern 'be good for' is used to show that something is beneficial, suitable, or healthy for someone or something.
中文： 句型「be good for」用来表示某件事物对某人或某物有益、合适或健康。
Vegetables are good for your health.
蔬菜对你的健康有益。
EN： In Western cooking culture, 'family-friendly' recipes are highly valued. These are dishes that are not too spicy for children but still flavorful enough for adults, often designed to be shared in the center of the table.
中文： 在西方烹飪文化中，「適合全家」(family-friendly) 的食譜非常受重視。這類菜餚通常不會對小孩太辣，但對大人來說依然夠味，且通常設計成放在餐桌中央供大家分享。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (in this case, 'add').
中文： 情态动词「can」用来表示可能性或许可。它的后面要接动词原形（在此句中为「add」）。
You can use a spoon to eat the soup.
你可以用汤匙喝汤。
EN： In many Western interpretations of Asian cuisine, toppings like kimchi or nuts are added at the end to provide texture and heat, allowing individuals to customize the spiciness of their meal.
中文： 在許多西方對亞洲料理的詮釋中，泡菜或堅果等配料通常在最後才加入，以提供口感和辣度，這也讓每個人可以根據口味調整自己餐點的辣度。
EN： The word 'without' is a preposition used to mean 'not having' or 'not including' something.
中文： 单词 'without' 是一个介词，意思是指「没有」或「不包含」某样东西。
I like tea without sugar.
我喜欢不加糖的茶。
EN： In many Western recipes, 'spicy' components like kimchi or chili are often kept separate or added at the end so that the meal can be easily adapted for children who may have a lower tolerance for heat.
中文： 在許多西方食譜中，像泡菜或辣椒這類「辛辣」成分通常會分開放置或最後才加入，這樣餐點就能輕鬆調整，方便讓怕辣的孩子食用。
EN： The word 'enough' is used to say that there is as much of something as needed. When used with a noun like 'food', it usually comes before the noun.
中文： 「enough」这个单词用来表示某物的数量充足。当它与「food」等名词连用时，通常放在名词前面。
I have enough money for the bus.
我有足够的钱搭公交车。
EN： The word 'also' is used to add more information. It usually comes after the subject and before the main verb.
中文： 「also」这个词用来补充更多信息。它通常放在主语之后，一般动词之前。
He also likes to cook Italian food.
他也喜欢煮意大利菜。
EN： In Western cooking culture, 'leftovers' are commonly used for the next day's lunch (often called 'meal prepping') to save time and reduce food waste.
中文： 在西方飲食文化中，「leftovers」（剩菜）常用於隔天的午餐（通常稱為「預製餐」），以節省時間並減少食物浪費。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
中文： 情态动词「can」用来表示可能性或能力。后面接动词原形。
You can use this app to learn English.
你可以使用这个应用程序来学习英语。
EN： In many Western cultures, 'leftovers' are a common part of meal planning. People often cook larger portions to save time for the next day's lunch, which is seen as practical and economical.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，「剩菜」(leftovers) 是餐點規劃中常見的一部分。人們經常煮較大的份量以節省隔天午餐的時間，這被視為一種務實且經濟的做法。
EN： Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or situation that you expect to happen.
中文： 使用「will be」来描述预计在未来会发生的状态或情况。
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
明天的天气将会是晴天。
EN： In many Western cultures, 'leftovers' (food remaining from a previous meal) are commonly packed for lunch the next day to save time and money, especially for busy workers or students.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，「剩菜」(leftovers) 通常會被包起來當作隔天的午餐，這對忙碌的上班族或學生來說是節省時間和金錢的常見做法。
EN： The structure 'Subject + be + perfect for + noun' is used to say that something is exactly right or suitable for a specific person or situation.
中文： 句型「主语 + be 动词 + perfect for + 名词」用来表示某样事物非常适合特定的对象或情况。
This book is perfect for beginners.
这本书非常适合初学者。
EN： In modern Western culture, 'busy families' often refers to households where both parents work and children have many after-school activities, making quick 30-minute meals highly valued.
中文： 在現代西方文化中，「忙碌的家庭」通常指父母雙方都在工作，且孩子有許多課後活動的家庭，因此能在 30 分鐘內完成的快速料理非常受到歡迎。
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： （烹调用的）材料、成分
在本文中： 总共的；全部的
在本文中： 辛辣的
在本文中： 剩菜；剩余物
在本文中： 冰箱
在本文中： 有帮助的；有益的
在本文中： 完美的；理想的
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
including everything added together
总计；合计
placed on the upper surface of something
在……上面
the day after a specific day
隔天；第二天