EN: Using nouns as modifiers (noun adjuncts) to describe another noun, such as 'courgette snacks'.
中文: 使用名词作为修饰语(名词定语)来描述另一个名词,例如「courgette snacks」(西葫芦点心)。
I like to eat chocolate cakes on weekends.
我喜欢在周末吃巧克力蛋糕。
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 + 不定式」(how to make)的结构用来表示做某事的方法或途径。它常用在「show」(展示)、「know」(知道)或「learn」(学习)等动词后面。
She showed me how to open the box.
她示范了如何打开这个盒子。
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」连接两个简单句子。我们用「and」将两个相关的想法合并在一个句子中。
The apple is red, and the banana is yellow.
苹果是红色的,而香蕉是黄色的。
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: 使用介词短语「on the outside / on the inside」(在外面/在里面)来描述食物或物品内外对比的特征。
The bread is hard on the outside and soft on the inside.
这面包外皮很硬,里面却很软。
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 + 名词」来表示某事物与另一事物不同(不像……)。
This juice is not like water; it is very sweet.
这杯果汁不像水,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: 我们使用「will」后面接动词原形(例如「need」)来表示未来将会需要或做的事情。
You will need a passport for the trip.
你这次旅行将会需要护照。
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: 此句使用祈使句来给予指示或步骤说明。在英文中,我们会直接以动词(例如 'cut')开头,并省略主语 'you'(你)。
First, wash the apples.
首先,清洗苹果。
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: 祈使句用于给予指示、方向或命令。它们直接以动词(如「put」或「wait」)开头,不需要主语(如「you」),因为听者已经知道主语是指自己。
Mix the ingredients and bake for ten minutes.
将原料混合,然后烘烤十分钟。
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: 短语动词「take out」的意思是从某个地方拿走或除去某物。在本句中,它与「from」连用,表示从哪里将东西除去,结构为:「take out [某物] from [某处]」。
Please take out the trash from the kitchen.
请把厨房里的垃圾拿出去。
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 + 动词原形」(不定式)来表示做某个动作的目的或原因。它回答了「为什么」的问题。
She went to the supermarket to buy some milk.
她去超市买牛奶。
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: 此句为祈使句(命令或指示)。它直接以动词(Put)开头,不需要主语,因为省略了主语「你」。
Put the apples in the basket.
把苹果放进篮子里。
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: 此句使用祈使句(给予指令或步骤说明)。句子直接以动词「fry」(煎炸)开始,省略了主语「you」(你),因为在说明步骤时,读者自然知道是在对自己说话。
Bake the cake for thirty minutes.
将蛋糕烤三十分钟。
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: 我们使用「will」后面接动词原形(例如「become」)来描述我们预期未来会发生的事情。
The water will boil in five minutes.
水在五分钟内就会煮沸。
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: 我们使用「-er than」(比……更……)来比较两样事物。「Better than」是「good than」的不规则比较级变化。另外,我们用「ones」来代替前面提过的复数名词「courgettes」,以避免重复。
Apples are better than bananas for this pie.
做这个派用苹果比用香蕉更好。
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: 我们使用比较级形容词(如 'bigger' 和 'more')来比较两件事物。像 'big' 这样较短的单词,我们会重复末尾字母并加上 '-er'(变成 bigger)。对于名词,我们可以在名词前面加上 'more' 来表示数量更多。
Smaller apples have sweeter juice.
较小的苹果汁更甜。
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 + 宾语 + 形容词」的结构,表示某人或某事导致了状态或感觉的改变。
The warm sun makes me sleepy.
温暖的阳光让我昏昏欲睡。
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 + 动词」(不定式)来表示做某个动作的目的或原因。它回答了「为什么」的问题。
I use a knife to cut the bread.
我用刀子来切面包。
EN: Use 'be great with...' to describe food pairings that taste very good together.
中文: 使用「be great with...」来描述两种食物搭配在一起非常美味、很合适。
This cheese is great with red wine.
这款奶酪搭配红酒非常棒。
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: 动词「serve」在这里的意思是「(食物的分量)足够供…人食用」。后面通常直接接人数。
This big cake can serve ten people.
这个大蛋糕可以供十个人食用。
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 [时间] to [动作]」用来表示完成某个活动所需要花费的时间。
The journey takes about two hours to complete.
这趟旅程大约需要两个小时才能完成。
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: 结构「形容词 + to + 动词原形」用来描述做某个动作的感觉(例如:容易的、有趣的)。在这里,'easy and fun'(简单且有趣)用来修饰 'to try'(去尝试)。
This game is simple and exciting to play.
这款游戏玩起来既简单又刺激。
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: 酥脆的,脆的
在本文中: 多汁的
在本文中: 多余的,额外的
在本文中: (用牛奶、面粉和鸡蛋调成的)面糊
在本文中: (水果或蔬菜的)种子,籽
在本文中: 辛辣的,加了很多香料的
在本文中: 准备,调制(食物)
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To remove something from somewhere.
去除,取出
Oil that has been heated to a high temperature, typically used for frying food.
热油
A food item that accompanies the main course.
配菜,副餐