EN： The phrasal verb 'turn out' means to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one. It is often followed by an adjective (like 'dry' or 'tough') to describe the final state of something.
中文： 短语「turn out」表示「结果是…」或「最后呈现…状态」，特别是用于描述出乎意料或最终制作出来的成果。后面常接形容词（如 dry 或 tough）来修饰最终的状态。
The cake turned out delicious even though I made a mistake.
虽然我做错了，但蛋糕做出来还是很好吃。
EN： Scones are a traditional British baked good, often served with clotted cream and jam during afternoon tea. Achieving the perfect texture—light and fluffy rather than dry and tough—is a common challenge for home bakers.
中文： 司康（Scones）是傳統的英國烘焙點心，在英式下午茶中通常會搭配凝脂奶油（clotted cream）和果醬一起食用。對於居家烘焙者來說，如何做出鬆軟而非乾硬的完美口感是一大常見挑戰。
EN： We use 'there are' to say that more than one person or thing exists. It is followed by a plural noun (like 'reasons').
中文： 我们使用「there are」来表示有两个或以上的人或事物存在。后面要接复数名词（例如「reasons」）。
There are many books on the table.
桌子上有许多书。
EN： The structure 'The good news is that...' is used to introduce a positive fact or solution. 'That' starts a noun clause that explains what the good news is.
中文： 「The good news is that...」这个句型用来引出一个好消息或解决方法。「that」后面引导一个名词性从句，用来解释好消息的具体内容。
The good news is that we have enough time.
好消息是我们有足够的时间。
EN： Negative Imperative Sentences (Do not + verb) are used to give strong advice, instructions, or commands telling someone not to do something.
中文： 否定祈使句（Do not + 动词原形）用于给予强烈的建议、指示或命令，告诉某人不要做某事。
Do not open the oven door too early.
不要太早打开烤箱门。
EN： In British baking culture, making scones is a traditional art. The golden rule of scone-making is to handle the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough develops gluten, which makes the scones heavy and bread-like instead of light and flaky.
中文： 在英國烘焙文化中，製作司康是一門傳統藝術。製作司康的黃金法則就是盡可能少碰麵團。過度揉搓麵團會產生筋性，這會讓司康變得像麵包一樣沉重，而不是輕盈蓬鬆、層次分明。
EN： The sentence starts with a verb ('Use') to give a direct instruction or command. This is called an imperative sentence. We use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing the action.
中文： 句子以动词（Use）开头，用来给予直接的指示或命令，这称为祈使句。后面接「to + 动词」（不定式）用来表示做该动作的目的或原因。
Use a key to open the door.
用钥匙把门打开。
EN： In traditional British baking, especially when making scones, a round-bladed knife (like a butter knife) or pastry blender is used to cut cold butter into flour. This prevents the warmth of your hands from melting the butter, which is the secret to getting flaky, light scones.
中文： 在傳統的英國烘焙中，特別是在製作司康時，會使用圓刃刀（如奶油刀）或切麵器將冰奶油切入麵粉中。這樣可以防止手部的溫度融化奶油，這也是讓司康口感蓬鬆、層次分明的秘訣。
EN： The pattern 'It is okay to + verb' is used to give permission or to reassure someone that a specific action is acceptable and will not cause any problems.
中文： 「It is okay to + 动词」的句型用来表示许可，或是安慰、告诉某人做某个动作是没关系的，不会造成问题。
It is okay to make mistakes when you learn English.
学英文时犯错是没关系的。
EN： In Western baking, especially when making scones or muffins, over-mixing the dough develops gluten, which makes the baked goods tough. Therefore, recipes often explicitly reassure bakers that having small lumps of butter or flour in the mixture is normal and actually desirable for a flaky texture.
中文： 在西方烘焙中，特別是製作司康或瑪芬時，過度攪拌麵團會產生麩質，導致烤出來的點心口感變硬。因此，食譜中經常會特別提醒並安慰烘焙者：混合物中保留一些奶油或麵粉的小碎塊（疙瘩）是正常的，這反而能讓司康呈現蓬鬆多層的口感。
EN： This sentence is an imperative sentence (a command or instruction). It starts directly with a verb ('check') to tell the reader what to do. The subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
中文： 此句子为祈使句（命令或指示）。它直接以动词（「check」，意为检查）开头，用来告诉读者该做什么。因为对象很明确，所以省略了主语「you」（你）。
Check your email.
检查你的电子邮件。
EN： Baking powder is a key leavening agent in Western baking, especially for scones. Unlike yeast, it reacts quickly with liquid and heat to make cakes and quick breads rise. Because it loses its strength over time, bakers always emphasize checking its expiration date.
中文： 泡打粉（baking powder）是西方烘焙（特別是司康）中關鍵的膨脹劑。與酵母不同，它能與液體和熱氣快速產生反應，使蛋糕和快速麵包膨脹。因為泡打粉放久了會失效，所以烘焙師總是強調要檢查其保質期。
EN： We use 'If... , [imperative verb]...' to give advice or instructions when a certain condition is met. In this structure, we do not need to say 'you' before the action verb in the second part.
中文： 我们使用「If... , [祈使动词]...」的结构，在满足某个条件时给予建议或指示。在这种结构中，后半句的动作动词前面不需要加上「you」（你）。
If you are tired, take a rest.
如果你累了，就休息一下。
EN： Use the pattern 'something is important for + noun/doing something' to show what a specific thing affects or helps.
中文： 使用「something is important for + 名词/动名词」的句型，用来表示某样事物对特定对象或目的来说非常重要。
Water is important for healthy skin.
水分对于健康的肌肤非常重要。
EN： Scones are a traditional British baked good, often served with tea, clotted cream, and jam. Achieving the perfect texture—light and flaky, not dry—is a common goal for home bakers in the UK.
中文： 司康餅（Scones）是傳統的英國烘焙糕點，通常搭配茶、凝脂奶油（clotted cream）和果醬一起食用。做出完美的質地——蓬鬆且層次分明，而不是乾硬——是英國家庭烘焙者共同追求的目標。
EN： When using 'A or B' as the subject, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it (B). Here, 'soured cream' is singular, so the verb 'works' has an 's'.
中文： 当使用「A or B」（A 或 B）作为主语时，动词要与较靠近它的主语（B）保持一致。在这里，「soured cream」（酸奶油）是单数，因此动词「works」要加「s」。
Tea or coffee is fine.
茶或咖啡都可以。
EN： Buttermilk and soured cream are very common ingredients in Western baking, especially for scones and quick breads. Their acidity reacts with baking powder to make the baked goods rise better and stay moist, which is why experts highly recommend them.
中文： 酪乳（buttermilk）和酸奶油（soured cream）是西方烘焙中非常常見的原料，特別是用於製作司康和快速麵包。它們的酸性會與泡打粉產生化學反應，使烘焙食品膨脹得更好並保持濕潤，這就是為什麼專家強烈推薦使用它們。
EN： Comparative adjectives (ending in '-er') are used to compare two things. 'Wet' becomes 'wetter' (doubling the 't' because of the short vowel sound), and 'light' becomes 'lighter'.
中文： 比较级形容词（词尾为「-er」）用来比较两样事物。这里的「wet」（湿的）变成「wetter」（更湿的，因为是短元音所以要重复词尾 t），而「light」（轻盈的）变成「lighter」（更轻盈的）。
A smaller apple is sweeter.
比较小的苹果比较甜。
EN： Scones are a classic British baked good, traditionally served with clotted cream and jam during afternoon tea. Achieving a light, fluffy texture (rather than a dense, heavy one) is considered the mark of a well-made scone.
中文： 司康是經典的英國烘焙點心，傳統上會在下午茶時間搭配凝脂奶油（clotted cream）和果醬一同食用。做出輕盈蓬鬆的口感（而非紮實沉重），被視為成功製作司康的關鍵指標。
EN： Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that the second part of the sentence is different from or opposite to the first part.
中文： 使用「but」（但是）来连接两个对比的想法。它用来表示句子的后半部分与前半部分不同或相反。
I want to go to the park, but it is raining.
我想去公园，但是正在下雨。
EN： The preposition 'with' is used here to show that two things change together. When 'A changes with B', it means B causes A to change, or they change at the same time.
中文： 介词「with」在这里用来表示两件事物同时发生变化。当我们说「A changes with B」时，意思是 B 会导致 A 产生变化，或者两者同步改变。
The leaves change color with the seasons.
叶子的颜色会随着季节而改变。
EN： In baking, environmental factors like humidity and temperature (the 'weather') greatly affect how flour behaves. Flour absorbs moisture from the air, so bakers often have to adjust the amount of liquid they use depending on the day.
中文： 在烘焙中，濕度和溫度等環境因素（即「天氣」）會極大地影響麵粉的狀態。麵粉會吸收空氣中的水分，因此烘焙師通常必須根據當天的天氣來調整液體的使用量。
EN： We use 'will' to talk about things that are likely to happen or be true in the future or in certain situations.
中文： 我们使用「will」（将会）来描述在未来或特定情况下，很可能会发生或属实的事情。
On rainy days, the bus will be late.
在下雨天，公交车通常会迟到。
EN： In baking, flour absorbs moisture from the air. On dry or hot days, flour becomes drier and needs more liquid. On humid or rainy days, it needs less. Professional bakers always adjust recipes based on the daily weather.
中文： 在烘焙中，麵粉會吸收空氣中的水分。在乾燥或炎熱的日子裡，麵粉會變得較乾，因此需要更多液體；在潮濕或下雨的日子裡，需要的液體則較少。專業烘焙師總是會根據當天的天氣來微調食譜。
EN： Use 'do not' (or 'don't') followed by the base verb to make a negative command. Adding 'just' means 'only'.
中文： 使用「do not」（或 don't）后面接动词原形来表示否定命令句（祈使句）。加入「just」表示「仅仅」或「只是」。
Do not just watch; come and help us.
不要只是看着，快来帮助我们。
EN： This sentence uses the imperative mood (giving instructions or commands). In English, we start directly with the base form of the verb (like 'Feel' or 'add') and omit the subject 'you'.
中文： 此句子使用祈使句（给予指示或命令）。在英文中，我们直接以动词原形（如 'Feel' 或 'add'）开头，并省略主语 'you'。
Mix the ingredients and bake for twenty minutes.
将材料混合，并烘烤二十分钟。
EN： In Western baking, especially when making scones or pastry, feeling the texture of the dough with your hands is considered a crucial skill that recipes cannot fully describe, as humidity and flour types vary.
中文： 在西方烘焙中，特別是在製作司康或糕點時，用手感受麵團的質地被視為一項至關重要的技能。因為濕度和麵粉種類各有不同，這是食譜無法完全精確描述的。
EN： Use 'Do not' (or 'Don't') followed by a base verb to tell someone what NOT to do. This is called a negative imperative sentence.
中文： 使用「Do not」（或「Don't」）后面加上动词原形，用来告诉别人「不要」做某事。这被称为否定祈使句。
Do not touch the hot oven.
不要碰热的烤箱。
EN： The phrasal verb 'turn up' means to increase the power, volume, or heat of something. It is commonly used with appliances like ovens, stoves, and radios.
中文： 短语动词「turn up」的意思是调高、放大某个设备的功率、音量或温度。常用于烤箱、煤气灶和收音机等电器。
Please turn up the music; I love this song.
请把音乐调大声一点，我好喜欢这首歌。
EN： The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to') to show who or what receives assistance in doing an action. The pattern is: help + someone/something + do something.
中文： 动词「help」（帮助/有助于）后面可以接宾语（受词），再接原形动词（不加 to），用来表示帮助某人或某事物完成某个动作。句型结构为：help + 某人/某物 + 原形动词。
This map will help you find the museum.
这张地图将会帮助你找到博物馆。
EN： Scones are a traditional British baked good, often served with clotted cream and jam during afternoon tea. Achieving a good 'rise' (getting them tall and light) is the ultimate goal of any scone baker, which requires a very hot oven to activate the baking powder quickly.
中文： 司康是傳統的英國烘焙點心，通常在下午茶時間搭配凝脂奶油（clotted cream）和果醬一同食用。烤出高度足夠且口感蓬鬆的司康（即「rise」膨脹）是烘焙司康的終極目標，這需要極高溫的烤箱來快速激活泡打粉。
EN： The structure 'After you [action 1], you can [action 2]' is used to show the order of events. 'After' introduces the first action that must happen before the second action can take place.
中文： 「After you [动作 1], you can [动作 2]」的结构用来表示事情发生的先后顺序。「After」引导第一个必须先完成的动作，之后才能进行第二个动作。
After you wash your hands, you can eat dinner.
在你洗手之后，你就可以吃晚餐了。
EN： Scones are a traditional British baked good, typically enjoyed with tea. While classic scones are plain or contain raisins, modern baking encourages adding various sweet or savoury ingredients like chocolate chips, berries, or cheese once you master the basic dough-making technique.
中文： 司康（Scones）是傳統的英國烘焙點心，通常與茶一同享用。雖然經典的司康是原味或含有葡萄乾，但現代烘焙鼓勵人們在掌握了製作麵團的基本技巧後，加入各種甜或鹹的配料，例如巧克力豆、莓果或起司。
EN： The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas or clauses. In this sentence, it connects 'the best scones need practice' (which sounds challenging) with 'the rules are simple' (which sounds encouraging).
中文： 连词「but」（但是）用来连接两个对比的想法或从句。在本句中，它将「最好的司康需要练习」（听起来有挑战性）与「规则很简单」（听起来令人鼓舞）连接起来。
I want to go to the party, but I am too tired.
我想去参加派对，但我太累了。
EN： Scones are a traditional British baked good, often served with clotted cream and jam during afternoon tea. While they are a staple of British home baking, achieving the perfect light, flaky texture is widely discussed and debated among bakers.
中文： 司康（Scones）是傳統的英國烘焙點心，通常在下午茶時間搭配凝脂奶油（clotted cream）和果醬一同食用。雖然它是英國家庭烘焙的經典代表，但如何做出完美、蓬鬆且層次分明的口感，一直是烘焙愛好者熱烈討論的話題。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 司康饼（一种英式小烤饼）
在本文中： （食物）硬的、咬不动的
在本文中： 面团
在本文中： （尤指搅拌不均匀而产生的）小块、疙瘩
在本文中： 混合物、混合料
在本文中： 泡打粉、烘焙发粉
在本文中： 液体
在本文中： 食谱
在本文中： （面包等烘焙食品）膨胀、发酵变大
在本文中： 风味、味道
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result
结果是、呈现出（某种状态）
cream that has been treated with lactic acid bacteria to make it thick and slightly sour, used in cooking
酸奶油
to increase the flow of water, electricity, gas, or heat from a control
调高、调大（音量、热度、风力等）