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simmer
/ˈsɪmər/小火慢炖
例句
Once it boils, lower the heat and let the soup simmer for twenty minutes.
煮开后把火调小,让汤小火慢炖二十分钟。
Keep the sauce on a gentle simmer so it thickens without burning.
让酱汁保持小火微滚,这样会变浓稠又不会烧焦。
用法
"simmer"=小火微滚,只有小气泡冒出(接近沸点),比大火 "boil"(滚开)更温和,适合炖菜和酱汁。
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mince
/mɪns/剁碎
例句
Peel two cloves of garlic and mince them very finely.
把两瓣大蒜去皮,剁得很碎。
The recipe calls for minced ginger stirred into the marinade.
食谱要求把姜剁碎拌进腌料里。
用法
"mince"比 "chop"切得更细,用于大蒜、姜、香草,让香味均匀散开。
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drain
/dreɪn/沥干
例句
When the pasta is done, drain it in a colander and save a cup of the water.
面条煮好后用滤网沥干,留一杯面汤备用。
Rinse the canned beans and drain them well before adding to the salad.
把罐装豆子冲洗一下,沥干水分后再加进沙拉。
用法
"drain"=沥干。倒进滤网(colander)最方便;轻轻挤压是 "squeeze out"。
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chop
/tʃɒp/切
例句
Wash the carrots and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
把胡萝卜洗净,切成一口大小的块。
Finely chop the onion so it cooks down evenly.
把洋葱切碎一些,这样能均匀地炒软。
用法
"chop"=切(一般大小)。更碎是 "mince",切薄片是 "slice",切丁是 "dice"。
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whisk
/wɪsk/用打蛋器搅打
例句
Crack two eggs into a bowl and whisk them until smooth.
把两个鸡蛋打进碗里,用打蛋器搅打到顺滑。
Keep whisking the cream until soft peaks form.
继续用打蛋器搅打奶油,直到打出柔软的尖角。
用法
"whisk"=用打蛋器快速搅打打入空气,用于蛋液、奶油、调味汁。慢慢搅是 "stir"。
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peel
/piːl/削皮
例句
Use a vegetable peeler to peel the potatoes before boiling them.
煮之前用削皮刀给土豆削皮。
These tomatoes are easier to peel after a quick dip in boiling water.
这些番茄在开水里快速烫一下后更容易剥皮。
用法
"peel"=削/剥皮,工具是 "peeler"(削皮刀)。番茄、桃子用开水烫一下更好剥。
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season
/ˈsiːzən/调味
例句
Taste the soup and season it with salt and pepper at the end.
尝一下汤,最后用盐和胡椒调味。
Season the chicken generously and let it sit for an hour before cooking.
给鸡肉多调点味,烹饪前先腌一个小时。
用法
"season"=用盐、胡椒、香料调味。尝咸淡是 "taste for seasoning";太咸是 "salty",太淡是 "bland"。
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grate
/ɡreɪt/擦丝/磨碎
例句
Grate a little cheese over the pasta just before serving.
上桌前在意面上现擦一点奶酪丝。
You can grate the lemon zest, but be careful not to reach the white pith.
可以把柠檬皮擦碎,但小心不要擦到里面的白瓤。
用法
"grate"=用擦丝器(grater)擦碎,用于奶酪、胡萝卜、柠檬皮。擦得很细是 "finely grate"。
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knead
/niːd/揉面
例句
Knead the dough for about ten minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
揉面大约十分钟,直到面团变得光滑有弹性。
After it rises, punch it down and knead it briefly again.
面团发起来后,压一压排气,再稍微揉一下。
用法
"knead"=揉面(用掌根反复按压、折叠),用于面包和面条。发酵阶段是 "let it rise"。
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