[English 101] 晚餐计划 - 讨论烹饪与外出用餐

Teaching Material

1. We usually have our main meal at 7 PM.
• meal (noun) - 一顿饭，在此场景中指晚餐或主餐
• 在谈论晚餐或日常三餐时，经常用到，可结合 breakfast、lunch、dinner 加以区分。
• A: Have you had your meal? B: Not yet, I’m waiting for you.
2. I love to cook pasta for dinner on weekends.
• cook (verb) - 烹饪或下厨，在家制作餐食
• 当描述自己在家做饭或邀请别人一起做菜时常用，形式简洁易懂。
• A: Do you cook often? B: Yes, almost every evening.
3. The chef prepared a special dish just for us.
• chef (noun) - 主厨或专业烹饪师，亦可指烹饪熟练的人
• 讨论餐馆大厨或称赞某人厨艺时用到，表示专业水准或高超的烹饪技能。
• A: Who’s the chef tonight? B: My friend is an amazing cook!
4. I found a great recipe for chicken curry online.
• recipe (noun) - 食谱或烹饪方法
• 当分享或寻找烹饪步骤时使用，常搭配“follow a recipe”或“try a new recipe”。
• A: Where did you learn to make that soup? B: I followed a recipe on a cooking website.
5. Gather all the ingredients before starting to cook.
• ingredients (noun) - 食材或原料
• 在购物清单或做饭前必提，用于列举所需蔬菜、肉类、调味品等。
• A: Do we have all the ingredients for the stir-fry? B: We need more bell peppers.
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• pan (noun) - 平底锅或炒锅
• 烹饪时的常备炊具，用来炒、煎或做酱汁，可根据菜式选择不同材质。
• A: Which pan should I use? B: The non-stick one is best for frying eggs.
7. Turn off the stove when you finish cooking.
• stove (noun) - 炉灶，用于在家加热和烹饪食物
• 在家烹饪场景中最常用，描述开关火或调整温度时经常提到。
• A: Is the stove turned off? B: Yes, I made sure it's off after cooking.
8. You need to boil the noodles for 8 minutes.
• boil (verb) - 煮沸，把水或汤煮滚
• 在菜谱或口头叮嘱中，当食材需在热水中烹煮时使用，简单常用的烹饪手法。
• A: How do I prepare the pasta? B: First, boil some water and add salt.
9. I prefer to fry the fish with minimal oil.
• fry (verb) - 油煎或油炸
• 在家做油炸或煎类食物时常提到，注意油温和安全。可加 deep-fry 表示油炸。
• A: Should we fry or bake the chicken? B: Let’s fry it for a crispy texture.
10. We’ll bake some cookies for dessert.
• bake (verb) - 烘焙或焗烤，一般指使用烤箱
• 在制作蛋糕、面包或焗类菜肴时用的动词，需要烤箱等设备完成。
• A: Do you like to bake bread? B: Yes, I love that fresh-out-of-the-oven smell.
11. We love to grill steaks in the backyard.
• grill (verb) - 烧烤，在烤架上或明火上烤制
• 户外烧烤或使用烤架的常见方法，可提升烟熏风味。注意火候和翻面。
• A: How should we cook the chicken? B: Let’s grill it outdoors this evening.
12. Add some seasoning to enhance the flavor.
• seasoning (noun) - 调味料或佐料，如盐、胡椒等
• 做饭时用于提升口感，多指盐、胡椒、香草、酱料等，需要适量以免过咸或过淡。
• A: Do we need more seasoning? B: A pinch of salt and pepper should do.
13. Don’t add too much salt; it can ruin the dish.
• salt (noun) - 盐，常见调味品
• 最基础调味料之一，注意用量，过量可导致健康隐患。可用来表达口味偏好。
• A: This soup is bland. B: You can add a little salt to boost the taste.
14. Sprinkle some black pepper for a spicy kick.
• pepper (noun) - 胡椒，常见调味品
• 烹饪或上菜后添加增香增辣，常见于西式料理。可分黑胡椒或白胡椒。
• A: Do you like pepper on your steak? B: Absolutely, it brings out the flavor.
15. Garlic adds a nice aroma to stir-fries.
• garlic (noun) - 大蒜，常见香料蔬菜
• 常用于中西式料理提味。搭配葱姜炒香，可令菜肴更加美味。
• A: Should I use fresh garlic? B: Yes, it gives a richer taste than garlic powder.
16. Sauté the onion before adding the meat.
• onion (noun) - 洋葱，常见食材
• 可炒、煎、炖等，能增添甜味和鲜味，也可生食或腌制。注意切洋葱会刺激眼睛。
• A: Do we have onions for the sauce? B: Yes, there's one in the fridge.
17. Chop the carrots into small cubes.
• chop (verb) - 切块或剁碎
• 切菜动词，用于制作沙拉或炒菜时。可搭配 dicing、mincing 等表示更具体切法。
• A: How fine should I chop the vegetables? B: Medium-sized pieces work fine.
18. Please slice the tomatoes for the salad.
• slice (verb) - 切片，通常指薄片
• 在做三明治或沙拉时常用。也可作名词“a slice of bread”。
• A: Do you want the cucumbers in chunks? B: Slice them thinly, please.
19. Stir the soup gently to avoid spilling.
• stir (verb) - 搅拌，将食材或酱汁均匀混合
• 烹饪酱料、汤或调味时常需要，不断搅动以防糊锅或分层。
• A: Do I stir the sauce continuously? B: Yes, keep stirring until it thickens.
20. Let’s try that new Italian restaurant for dinner.
• restaurant (noun) - 餐馆，外出用餐场所
• 外出聚餐、约会或家庭庆祝常选择。可细分 fast food、fine dining 等。
• A: Where do you want to eat tonight? B: Let's go to a local restaurant with good reviews.
21. I made a reservation for two at 8 PM.
• reservation (noun) - 预订，尤其在餐厅订位
• 热门餐厅或用餐高峰时必备，可电话或线上预订。说明人数、时间和特殊要求。
• A: Should we make a reservation? B: Yes, it’s usually crowded at dinner time.
22. I always check the menu before deciding where to eat.
• menu (noun) - 菜单，列出餐厅可供选择的菜品或套餐
• 在餐厅点餐时会查看，选定想要的菜品，常有前菜、主菜、甜点等分类。
• A: May I see the menu? B: Sure, here you go.
23. We ordered a salad as an appetizer.
• appetizer (noun) - 开胃菜，用餐前的小吃或沙拉
• 常在西式餐厅看到，帮助唤醒食欲，选择轻盈不太饱腹的食物。
• A: Should we get an appetizer? B: Yeah, maybe some bruschetta to start.
• starter - 和 appetizer 同义，多在英式菜单上见到，用于正式或多道菜的用餐顺序。
24. For the main course, I’ll have the steak.
• main course (noun) - 主菜或主食，在西式或正式餐中最主要的一道
• 在西餐或多道菜时指核心餐点，一般分量最大、最具分量。
• A: What’s your favorite main course? B: I love grilled salmon.
25. We’ll share a chocolate cake for dessert.
• dessert (noun) - 甜点，餐后或饭后享用的甜品
• 丰富用餐体验，可是蛋糕、水果、冰激凌等。适度享用以控制糖分。
• A: Do you want dessert? B: Yes, let’s get some ice cream.
26. French fries make a great side dish for burgers.
• side dish (noun) - 配菜，主菜之外的附加菜品
• 多为主菜辅佐，如沙拉、薯条、蔬菜等，增添营养或口感层次。
• A: Would you like a side dish? B: Yes, I’ll take mashed potatoes.
27. What beverage would you like with dinner?
• beverage (noun) - 饮料，可指任何不含酒精或含酒精的饮品
• 涵盖水、果汁、碳酸饮料、咖啡、酒等。在菜单上也分 non-alcoholic / alcoholic。
• A: Do you prefer tea or soda? B: I’ll have tea as my beverage.
28. Could we get the bill, please?
• bill (noun) - 账单，吃完在餐厅结账时使用
• 用餐结束向服务生索取，英式用法常是“bill”，美式常说“check”。
• A: I’m finished. B: Let’s ask for the bill.
• check - 在美国多用“check”指餐费账单。与“bill”意思相同，只是区域差异。
29. That hotel has a lavish dinner buffet on weekends.
• buffet (noun) - 自助餐，可随意取餐品种多
• 价格通常固定，能随意吃各类菜品。适合想品尝多种口味或团体聚餐。
• A: Should we do a buffet tonight? B: Yes, I love the variety.
30. He has a peanut allergy, so avoid nuts in the dish.
• allergy (noun) - 过敏，指对特定食材或物质不耐受
• 点餐或在家做饭时要特别注意，以免危害健康。可告知服务员或主动回避。
• A: Any allergies I should know about? B: I’m allergic to shellfish.
31. She follows a gluten-free diet for health reasons.
• gluten-free (adjective) - 无麸质的，避免面筋蛋白
• 适合对麸质敏感或有特殊饮食需求的人，通常标注在菜单或包装上。
• A: Do they have gluten-free options? B: Yes, there’s a separate menu for that.
32. He only eats vegan meals, free of eggs and dairy.
• vegan (adjective / noun) - 纯素者或纯素食的，不含任何动物制品
• 强调无任何动物性食材，包括奶蛋蜂蜜等。餐厅通常会标示 vegan 选项。
• A: Is there a vegan choice on the menu? B: Yes, we have a tofu stir-fry.
33. A vegetarian diet excludes meat but may include dairy.
• vegetarian (adjective / noun) - 素食者或素食的，不含肉类
• 与 vegan 不同，vegetarian 可以吃奶蛋，但不吃肉类或海鲜。常见菜单有标注。
• A: Are you vegetarian? B: Yes, I don’t eat meat or fish.
34. We have a reservation under Johnson at 7 PM.
• reservation under (phrase) - 以……的名义预订
• 在前台或电话订位确认身份时使用，告知服务员订位登记的姓名。
• A: Name, please? B: Reservation under Emily, table for four.
35. We’d like a table for two by the window.
• table for two (phrase) - 两人桌
• 最常见的订位句式，也可改数字，如 table for four，如果多人用餐。
• A: Table for how many? B: A table for two, please.
36. The waiter recommended the house special.
• waiter (noun) - 男服务员，提供点餐、上菜服务
• 在餐厅中专门招待顾客的工作人员。有时也用 server 做更中性称呼。
• A: Should I call the waiter? B: Yes, we’re ready to order.
• server - 更包含中性和多场合使用，与 waiter / waitress 同意，但更符合现代礼仪。
37. The waitress brought our drinks promptly.
• waitress (noun) - 女服务员，提供点餐、上菜服务
• 与 waiter 对应，通常指女性服务员。也可用 server 作更普遍称法。
• A: Excuse me, can we speak to the waitress? B: Sure, I’ll wave her over.
38. Today’s special includes a seafood pasta.
• special (noun) - 特餐或特色菜，餐厅推荐的特别菜式
• 通常为当日推荐或季节限定，价格与内容在菜单或由服务员口头告知。
• A: What’s the daily special? B: It’s grilled salmon with lemon sauce.
39. I have a big appetite tonight; I’m starving.
• appetite (noun) - 食欲或胃口
• 形容对进食的欲望，可大可小。谈论自己的“good appetite”表示想吃许多。
• A: Are you hungry? B: Yes, I’ve worked all day, so my appetite is huge.
40. We can reheat yesterday’s leftovers for dinner.
• leftovers (noun) - 剩菜，吃剩下的食物
• 可保存于冰箱、微波加热再吃，节省烹饪时间，也避免浪费。
• A: Should we cook something new? B: We still have leftovers from last night.
41. I couldn’t finish my pasta, so I asked for a doggy bag.
• doggy bag (noun) - 打包袋或打包盒，将剩菜打包带走
• 英美常见用法，在餐厅吃不完时让服务员帮忙打包带回。
• A: Do you want a doggy bag for the leftovers? B: Yes, please. I'll have them for lunch tomorrow.
42. We ordered Chinese takeaway because we were too tired to cook.
• takeaway (noun) - 外卖，打包带走或订餐外送
• 在英式英语中常用，指外卖或打包；美式多用 “takeout” 表示相同含义。
• A: Are you cooking tonight? B: Let’s do takeaway; I’m too busy.
• takeout - 与 takeaway 同理，只是地区用法区别。在美国多见此说法。
43. The portion sizes here are huge, so be careful what you order.
• portion (noun) - 份量或份额，一道菜的大小或数量
• 在餐厅评价菜量或对比“small portion / large portion”。可影响点餐数量。
• A: Should we order appetizers too? B: The portions are big, so let's just share one main.
44. This dish has a unique spicy flavor.
• flavor (noun) - 风味或口味
• 描述食物的整体口感，包含香甜、辣、酸等多种风味，可与taste互换。
• A: How’s the soup? B: Great flavor, I love the herbs they used.
45. I love the taste of homemade pizza.
• taste (noun / verb) - 味道，尝到的口感或体验
• 也可作动词“to taste”，指品尝或试吃，用于菜品评价时最常见。
• A: Does it taste good? B: It’s delicious; you should try it.
46. The aroma of freshly baked bread is irresistible.
• aroma (noun) - 香气或芬芳，多指烹饪或餐桌上的香味
• 强调香味浓郁，引发食欲，多形容咖啡、烘焙食品或香料类菜肴。
• A: What smells so good? B: That’s the aroma from the oven.
47. Make sure the seafood is fresh before cooking.
• fresh (adjective) - 新鲜的，食材或成品的质量
• 强调食材和口感品质，有助于提升菜肴风味。可搭配“locally sourced”或“organic”。
• A: Are these vegetables fresh? B: Yes, I just bought them this morning.
48. Organic vegetables can be pricier but often taste better.
• organic (adjective) - 有机的，不使用化学肥料或农药
• 对健康和环境友好，有机食品一般价格较高，在菜单或超市常见专门标识。
• A: Do you prefer organic produce? B: Yes, I like to avoid pesticides.
49. We prefer using seasonal fruits for maximum flavor.
• seasonal (adjective) - 应季的，根据季节供应的食材
• 随季节变化而产量与风味不同的食物，多数餐厅会标注“seasonal special”。
• A: Why no strawberries now? B: They’re not in season, so we can’t get them fresh.
50. Marinate the chicken overnight for better flavor.
• marinate (verb) - 腌制或浸泡在酱汁中以入味
• 做烧烤或煎炒前，先让肉类吸收酱汁，会更鲜嫩可口。
• A: Why is this meat so tender? B: I marinated it in soy sauce for hours.
51. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic.
• knead (verb) - 揉面团或捏和材料，常在烘焙时使用
• 制作面包、披萨、饺子皮等需揉面，力度和时长会影响口感。
• A: How do you make homemade pizza crust? B: You knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
52. Mix the salad ingredients with the dressing.
• mix (verb) - 混合，将不同食材或调料搅拌在一起
• 适合各种酱料、沙拉、面糊等烹饪场景，让食材均匀融合。
• A: Should I mix the sauce now? B: Yes, combine everything in a bowl.
53. Don’t forget to preheat the oven to 180°C.
• preheat (verb) - 预热烤箱或器具，使其提前达到所需温度
• 烘焙前必不可少的步骤，确保温度稳定，烘烤效果更佳。
• A: Why does my cake not rise? B: Maybe you didn't preheat the oven properly.
54. Place all the ingredients on the counter.
• counter (noun) - 厨房台面或操作台
• 在家中做饭时常用，指摆放食材或进行切菜操作的台面。
• A: Where should I put these vegetables? B: Just set them on the counter for now.
55. We need more utensils for our guests.
• utensils (noun) - 餐具或厨房用具，如勺子、叉子、铲子等
• 包括 cooking utensils（锅铲、搅拌勺）与 eating utensils（刀叉、筷子），用法广泛。
• A: Did you bring the utensils for the picnic? B: Yes, I packed forks, spoons, and knives.
56. Use a sharp knife to slice the meat evenly.
• knife (noun) - 刀，厨房切菜或餐桌上切割食物的工具
• 烹饪时必备工具，也可在餐桌上用作切食物。要注意安全与锋利度。
• A: Where’s the chef’s knife? B: In the top drawer, be careful with it.
57. Stir the soup with a wooden spoon.
• spoon (noun) - 勺子或汤勺，用于盛汤或舀食物
• 分 teaspoon、tablespoon 等规格大小，烹饪量取或餐桌食用都离不开。
• A: Do you need a spoon for your dessert? B: Yes, a small one would be perfect.
58. Use a fork to test if the potatoes are soft.
• fork (noun) - 叉子，用于叉起或固定食物
• 西餐常用餐具，可选用来进食或在烹饪中帮助检查食材熟度。
• A: Would you like chopsticks or a fork? B: A fork, please; I'm more comfortable with it.
59. Most Western meals are eaten with a knife and fork.
• knife and fork (phrase) - 刀叉，西餐常用搭配
• 西式用餐基础组合，有时搭配 spoon 或其他餐具，一起出现在正式场合。
• A: Should I use chopsticks or knife and fork? B: This dish is easier with a knife and fork.
60. Indian cuisine often uses a variety of spices.
• spices (noun) - 香料，多指干燥的调味品，如辣椒粉、孜然等
• 不同地区有不同特色香料，烹饪中加入可赋予鲜明风味。
• A: Why is this dish so fragrant? B: They used a unique blend of spices.
61. Let’s brew some fresh coffee before dessert.
• brew (verb) - 冲泡或酿制，用于咖啡、茶或啤酒等
• 饮品相关，可表示冲泡茶叶或咖啡，或酿酒等。搭配 brew coffee, brew tea 常见。
• A: Do you want tea? B: Sure, let me brew a pot right now.
62. My taste buds love spicy food.
• taste buds (noun) - 味蕾，感知味道的器官
• 描述口味喜好或差异时常用，如“I have sensitive taste buds”。
• A: Why do some people prefer sweeter dishes? B: Everyone’s taste buds are different.
63. We bought a new utensil set for hosting dinner parties.
• utensil set (noun) - 成套餐具，如刀、叉、勺子组合
• 适合多人口或客人来访时使用，整套风格统一，也便于整理存放。
• A: Do we have enough forks? B: Yes, I just bought a 12-piece utensil set.
64. Always do a taste test before serving.
• taste test (noun phrase) - 试味，品尝食物或饮料以检测味道是否合适
• 烹饪时关键步骤，确保菜品调味正确。也可在研发新菜时多次测试。
• A: Should I add more salt? B: Give it a quick taste test first.
65. The chef’s recommendation is the grilled lamb tonight.
• chef’s recommendation (noun phrase) - 主厨推荐菜品或特别推荐
• 在餐厅无法选择或想尝鲜时询问服务生或看菜单上的主厨推荐。
• A: I can’t decide what to eat. B: How about the chef’s recommendation?
66. I love watching the open kitchen while waiting for my meal.
• open kitchen (noun phrase) - 开放式厨房，可见厨师制作过程
• 部分现代餐厅特色设计，让顾客观赏烹饪过程并营造互动体验。
• A: This restaurant has an open kitchen. B: Cool, we can see how they cook!
67. Counter seating is fun because you can chat with the chef.
• counter seating (noun phrase) - 吧台式座位，面对厨台或料理操作区
• 有时在日本料理店或西式餐厅出现，空间紧凑但能近距离观赏料理。
• A: Do we want a table or counter seating? B: Let’s try the counter to watch them cook.
68. Use high heat for stir-frying quickly.
• high heat (noun phrase) - 高火或大火，烹饪时温度较高
• 对于快炒或爆炒等菜式适用，需不断翻炒以防烧焦。
• A: How hot should the wok be? B: Very hot—high heat is needed for a good stir-fry.
69. I like to slow-cook beef stew for a tender texture.
• slow-cook (verb) - 慢煮，低温或小火长时间炖煮
• 通过低温慢炖让食材入味且口感软烂，如炖汤、焖肉等。
• A: Why does it take so long? B: We slow-cook the meat to make it really tender.
70. This marinade has soy sauce, garlic, and a bit of honey.
• marinade (noun) - 腌汁，腌制时所用酱料混合
• 调好酱汁后浸泡肉类或蔬菜增加风味。主要成分通常含酸味、盐味等。
• A: Why is the chicken so flavorful? B: The marinade did the trick.
71. I had a cheese omelet for dinner when I was short on time.
• omelet (noun) - 煎蛋卷或蛋饼，常见早餐或简餐
• 基本蛋料理，可加蔬菜、肉末、芝士等，准备迅速又好吃。
• A: Any quick dinner ideas? B: An omelet is simple and tasty.
72. Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors.
• cuisine (noun) - 烹饪风格或菜系，如中餐、西餐等
• 在讨论不同国家或地区的烹饪特色时常用，如Italian cuisine、Chinese cuisine。
• A: What cuisine are you craving? B: I’m in the mood for Thai food.
73. We’ll serve the soup as the first course.
• course (noun) - 一道菜或一轮菜式，多道菜中的一个阶段
• 正式西餐或宴会中常分多道菜，每一 course 都有特定主题或内容。
• A: How many courses are in this meal? B: We have three: starter, main, and dessert.
74. We found a cozy bistro for dinner last night.
• bistro (noun) - 小餐馆或小酒馆，通常环境轻松
• 规模较小、氛围随意的餐厅，特色在于简洁菜单与家常风味。
• A: Any suggestions for a casual place to eat? B: There’s a new bistro down the street.
75. For our anniversary, we chose a fine dining restaurant.
• fine dining (phrase) - 高级餐厅用餐，正式且高档的用餐体验
• 更讲究礼仪、摆盘、氛围，价格相对昂贵，适合庆祝或商务宴请。
• A: Where are we celebrating your promotion? B: Let’s do fine dining for a special treat.
76. We opted for casual dining because we wanted a relaxed atmosphere.
• casual dining (phrase) - 休闲餐厅，介于快餐和高级餐厅之间
• 菜品多样、环境轻松，价格中等，适合家庭、朋友聚会的常见选择。
• A: Should we go fancy? B: Let’s do casual dining; we can dress comfortably.
77. Fast food is convenient but not always healthy.
• fast food (noun phrase) - 快餐或速食，一般较便宜，出餐迅速
• 适合赶时间或预算有限时，注意营养均衡，不宜长期过多摄入。
• A: Running late for dinner. B: Let’s grab some fast food on the way.
78. There’s a taco food truck near our office.
• food truck (noun) - 餐车，街头流动售卖食物
• 通常供应特色小食或单品，用餐体验随意，能尝试新奇口味，位置灵活。
• A: Where can we find quick bites? B: Let’s check the food truck by the park.
79. We decided to dine in instead of getting takeout.
• Dine-in (verb phrase / adjective) - 堂食，在餐厅内用餐
• 相对外卖而言，可享受餐厅环境与服务。适合休闲或聚会。
• A: Do you want to dine in or pick up? B: Let's dine in and enjoy the ambiance.
80. He’s a picky eater who dislikes most vegetables.
• picky eater (noun phrase) - 挑食的人，对食物口味或种类要求高
• 描述对特定食材或口感较严格的人，在安排晚餐选择时需多考虑。
• A: My son is such a picky eater. B: Try adding cheese to make veggies tastier.
81. I have a craving for spicy noodles tonight.
• craving (noun) - 强烈想吃某种食物
• 当表示对某种口味或食物心心念念时使用，指强烈食欲或想法。
• A: Any dinner ideas? B: I’m craving sushi right now.
82. I prefer a light dinner on weekdays.
• light dinner (phrase) - 清淡的晚餐，不吃太油腻或分量很小
• 适合不想摄入过多卡路里或消化负担大时，常用沙拉、汤品等。
• A: Want pizza tonight? B: I’m thinking of having a light dinner, maybe soup or salad.
83. A heavy meal at night might affect your sleep.
• heavy meal (phrase) - 大餐或高热量、高分量餐
• 分量足或油腻较高，通常晚间不宜过多，但聚餐或某些庆祝场合常见。
• A: Let’s have a steak dinner. B: That’s quite a heavy meal, but okay!
84. Good table manners are important in formal dinners.
• table manners (noun) - 餐桌礼仪，用餐时的行为规范
• 在正式场合要注意如使用餐巾、别出声吃等基本礼仪。家庭环境也可培养。
• A: Am I holding my fork correctly? B: Don’t worry too much; your table manners are fine.
85. They served a five-course meal at the fancy restaurant.
• course meal (noun phrase) - 多道菜的正餐，如三道或五道菜式
• 在西式或高级餐厅常见，一道道依次呈上，有固定顺序与丰富体验。
• A: Is it a buffet style? B: No, it’s a course meal with starter, soup, main, dessert, and coffee.
86. His palate is quite refined; he can detect subtle flavors.
• palate (noun) - 味觉或对食物的鉴赏力，也指上颚
• 常用于美食评论或形容口味挑剔程度，可联系“developing a sophisticated palate”。
• A: Do you think it’s too spicy? B: It depends on your palate, but I like it.
87. The aromatic herbs really elevate the dish.
• aromatic (adjective) - 芳香的，指烹饪或食材散发浓郁香气
• 比“fragrant”更正式，用于描述食物的扑鼻香味或烹饪使用香料的效果。
• A: Why does the kitchen smell so good? B: I used some aromatic spices.
88. This stew has a creamy texture, which I love.
• texture (noun) - 口感或质地，描述食物咀嚼时的感觉
• 在美食评价里重要指标，形容柔软、脆、滑嫩等。可与“taste”一起探讨。
• A: Is that bread too chewy? B: No, the texture is perfect—crispy outside, soft inside.
89. I prefer savory foods like steak over sweet desserts.
• savory (adjective) - 咸味或鲜味，非甜味
• 与甜味相对，形容菜肴有咸鲜感或浓郁调味，不含甜度。
• A: Do you like sweet or savory crepes? B: Savory for dinner, definitely.
90. We’ll host a small dinner party at our place.
• host (verb / noun) - 宴请或作为主人招待，招呼宾客
• 在家中请客时用此表述，也可指派对或聚餐的召集者。
• A: Who’s hosting dinner tonight? B: I am; you’re all welcome at 7 PM.
91. We raised our glasses for a birthday toast.
• toast (noun / verb) - 敬酒或祝酒词，也指烤面包
• 庆祝或仪式场合常见，碰杯致意说些祝福话；做早餐烤面包时也称 toast。
• A: Shall we propose a toast? B: Yes, to good friends and great meals!
92. Let’s light some candles to set the mood.
• candles (noun) - 蜡烛，用于营造浪漫或温馨晚餐氛围
• 烛光晚餐的标配，在浪漫聚餐或特别场合增添情调。
• A: It’s our anniversary dinner. B: Great, I’ll prepare candles and dim the lights.
93. The fancy restaurant sets very elegant cutlery on the table.
• cutlery (noun) - 刀叉勺等金属餐具的总称，英式常用
• 与 utensil 类似，更常在英式英语或正式场合出现，泛指所有金属餐具。
• A: Do we have enough cutlery for the guests? B: Yes, we bought extra sets.
94. Place the napkin on your lap during a formal dinner.
• napkin (noun) - 餐巾或纸巾，用于擦拭或铺于腿上
• 在正式用餐时，布餐巾贴腿可防食物弄脏衣物。随时保持礼貌整洁。
• A: Can I get a napkin? B: Sure, here’s a fresh one.
95. Would you like a refill on your soda?
• refill (noun / verb) - 续杯或重新添加饮料
• 用作名词或动词。常见于饮料无限续杯或服务生询问你是否需要更多。
• A: This water glass is empty. B: Let me ask for a refill.
96. We all said ‘Cheers!’ before drinking.
• cheers (exclamation) - 干杯或祝酒时说的话，也可作感谢
• 在聚餐、庆祝或饮酒时表达开心或祝福。英式中也常作“谢谢”口语用法。
• A: Shall we toast? B: Yes, cheers to our success!
97. We booked the chef’s table for an exclusive experience.
• chef’s table (noun) - 主厨桌，餐厅内可观赏厨师现场料理的专门座位
• 高档餐厅提供的特色座位，与主厨互动或欣赏烹饪过程，往往需提前预约。
• A: Is there a special seat in this restaurant? B: Yes, they have a chef’s table near the kitchen.
98. The house specialty here is spicy seafood pasta.
• house specialty (noun) - 招牌菜或本店特色
• 菜单或服务员可能推荐本店最擅长或最出名的一道菜，通常不会踩雷。
• A: Not sure what to order. B: Try the house specialty; it’s what they do best.
99. Pour some gravy over the mashed potatoes.
• gravy (noun) - 肉汁或酱汁，常淋在肉类或马铃薯上
• 西式料理常见，用肉汁加香料或蔬菜熬制，提升口感与多汁度。
• A: What’s that sauce? B: It’s gravy made from roast drippings.
100. I like my steak medium-rare for a juicy center.
• medium-rare (adjective) - 牛排五成熟，外熟内带粉红
• 西式牛排常见熟度选项，五分熟外表固定，中心仍保留粉色与嫩度。
• A: How do you want your steak cooked? B: Medium-rare, please.
101. He prefers his steak well-done, no pink inside.
• well-done (adjective) - 全熟或熟透，常指牛排或肉类完全煮透
• 与 rare、medium 等区分，口感较扎实。个人喜好不同，注意说明。
• A: Rare or well-done? B: Definitely well-done; I don’t like pink meat.
102. We served apple turnovers for dessert.
• turnover (noun) - 半封闭的烘焙点心或馅饼，如苹果派口袋等
• 甜或咸口都可，常见于烘焙屋或咖啡店，当零食或饭后甜点。
• A: Do you like sweet pastries? B: Yes, fruit turnovers are my favorite.
103. Let me carve the roast turkey at the table.
• carve (verb) - 切割大块肉类，通常在烤好后分片
• 适用在烤鸡、火鸡或整块肉类上，仪式感强。注意刀具锋利度。
• A: Should we carve the chicken now? B: Yes, pass me the carving knife.
104. Sprinkle chopped parsley as a garnish.
• garnish (noun / verb) - 装饰或点缀食物的配料或摆盘
• 增添色彩与美感，也带来部分风味，如香草、柠檬片、奶油花等。
• A: Why does the plate look so fancy? B: They added a garnish of fresh herbs.
105. We need a starch for this meal—maybe rice or pasta.
• starch (noun) - 淀粉类食物，如米饭、面条、土豆等
• 基础主食，提供碳水化合物。选择种类看个人口味及搭配菜式。
• A: What goes with the chicken? B: Let’s pick a starch like mashed potatoes.
106. Her pancakes are always so fluffy and light.
• fluffy (adjective) - 蓬松的，多指面包、米饭或蛋糕口感
• 形容轻盈柔软的质感，在烘焙或蒸煮主食时尤其常用。
• A: How do you like your rice? B: Soft and fluffy, not sticky.
107. Grease the pan before pouring the batter.
• grease (verb / noun) - 给烤盘或锅涂油，或指油脂本身
• 在烘焙前涂油防粘，也可指烹饪时自然渗出的油脂。
• A: Why did the cake stick? B: You forgot to grease the baking pan.
108. Julienne the carrots for a neat presentation.
• julienne (verb) - 切丝，将蔬菜等切成细条状
• 专业烹饪切法，让配菜呈细长条，美观也易熟，常用于法式或精致料理。
• A: How should I cut the peppers? B: Let’s julienne them for the salad.
109. I’ll spread a nice tablecloth for our dinner party.
• tablecloth (noun) - 桌布，用于覆盖餐桌，保持整洁或装饰
• 可保护桌面，也增加摆设氛围，在较正式或有仪式感的场合使用频繁。
• A: Should we use a tablecloth tonight? B: Yes, it looks more formal with one.
110. We served the dishes family-style so everyone could share.
• family-style (adjective) - 家常式分享餐，将大盘菜分给各人
• 适合家庭或朋友聚餐，大家共同享用一大份食物，增进互动与便利。
• A: Should we plate individually? B: No, let’s do it family-style. It’s more fun.
111. We ordered a seafood platter to share among four people.
• platter (noun) - 大拼盘或盛器，用来摆放多种食材
• 大型平盘或托盘，常用于拼盘类菜肴。分享或派对场合最常见。
• A: What’s that huge dish? B: It’s a platter of assorted appetizers.
112. The plating made the dish look very appetizing.
• appetizing (adjective) - 让人有食欲的，形容菜肴外观或香味诱人
• 描述食物外观、香气或整体感官吸引力，激发人们想品尝的欲望。
• A: Is that appetizing enough? B: Yes, I can’t wait to dig in!
113. That creamy sauce is quite high-calorie.
• high-calorie (adjective) - 高热量的，通常指含脂肪或糖分较多
• 在考虑饮食健康或减肥时需注意，选择时可做适量控制。
• A: Should we share dessert? B: Good idea; it's pretty high-calorie.
114. Melt the butter before adding to the batter.
• melt (verb) - 融化，将固体加热变为液体
• 烹饪起司或黄油时常涉及，需注意火候，以免烧焦或分离。
• A: Why is the cheese so stringy? B: It started to melt under the heat.
115. They served the sauce in a gravy boat.
• gravy boat (noun) - 盛放肉汁或酱料的专用小壶
• 西餐中常见，让顾客自行淋酱料，外形像小壶，方便倒出汁液。
• A: Where’s the gravy for the turkey? B: It's in the gravy boat by the centerpiece.
116. Use a palette knife to spread the frosting evenly.
• palette knife (noun) - 抹刀，烘焙或抹酱时的平头刀
• 尤其做蛋糕裱花或巧克力酱涂抹时，用于均匀整理表面。
• A: How do you get such a smooth finish on the cake? B: A palette knife helps a lot.
117. He graduated from culinary school and now works at a top restaurant.
• culinary school (noun phrase) - 烹饪学校，系统学习烹饪技能的地方
• 想成为专业厨师或进阶厨艺者的求学场所，也可用于兴趣学习。
• A: Where did you learn to cook? B: I took a few classes at culinary school.
118. That cafe offers counter service only—no waiters.
• counter service (noun phrase) - 柜台点餐服务，顾客在柜台下单自取
• 快餐店或小型餐馆常见模式，减少人力成本，顾客自助。
• A: Do they have table service? B: No, it's counter service: you order at the front.
119. Take a sip of wine before you taste the steak.
• sip (verb / noun) - 小口喝或啜饮
• 表述优雅或轻轻饮用的动作，特别适合品尝咖啡、茶或酒。
• A: How’s your drink? B: Let me take a sip… it’s refreshing!
120. They prepared a lovely spread of appetizers and dips.
• spread (verb / noun) - 涂抹或酱料，亦可指摆在桌上的一系列食物
• 动词表示涂酱；名词则可指摆在桌上的丰富菜品整体。
• A: That’s a big dinner spread! B: Yeah, plenty of dishes to enjoy.
121. Chill the dessert for at least two hours before serving.
• chill (verb) - 冷却或冰镇，用于饮品或甜点
• 部分甜点、沙拉或酒类需要事先冷藏，温度合适时口感最佳。
• A: Should I put the soda in the freezer? B: Yes, to chill it faster.
122. The spiciness level is medium, so it’s not too hot.
• spiciness (noun) - 辣度，指食物的辣椒含量或口感
• 可做 mild、medium、hot 等描述。点菜时常见选项，尊重个人耐辣度。
• A: How’s the spiciness on this curry? B: Quite mild, you’ll be fine.
123. I prefer a simple vinaigrette dressing on my salad.
• dressing (noun) - 沙拉酱或调味汁，淋在沙拉表面
• 沙拉常用，种类多如千岛、凯撒、油醋等，可自行选择搭配。
• A: Which dressing do you want? B: Caesar dressing, please.
124. I love mushroom sauce on my pasta.
• mushroom (noun) - 蘑菇，多用于煎、炒、汤或披萨配料
• 常见且风味鲜美，可切片炒或做酱料。注意烹饪时先清洗干净。
• A: Any preference for toppings? B: Mushrooms and onions, please.
125. Steam the broccoli to keep its nutrients.
• steam (verb) - 蒸，利用水蒸气加热烹饪
• 相对健康的烹饪方式，保留营养和鲜美，常用在蔬菜、鱼等。
• A: How do I cook these dumplings? B: You can steam them for about 10 minutes.
126. A red wine pairing goes well with steak.
• pairing (noun) - 食物或酒的搭配，指配合的组合
• 餐酒搭配或菜品组合，提升整体风味；常见于西餐或品酒场合。
• A: What’s a good drink pairing for pasta? B: White wine or sparkling water is nice.
127. That small café feels really cozy for a dinner date.
• cozy (adjective) - 温馨的或舒适的，多形容餐厅氛围
• 用来描述环境氛围，小巧温暖亲切的空间，适合浪漫或放松用餐。
• A: Any suggestions for a relaxed dinner spot? B: There’s a cozy Italian place downtown.
128. The restaurant was packed, so we had to wait 30 minutes.
• packed (adjective) - 拥挤或客满，指餐厅爆满
• 用餐高峰常见情况，建议订位或避开时段，避免长时间排队。
• A: Should we try that new place? B: It’s Friday night, it might be packed.
129. Could you bring me a to-go box? I can’t finish this pizza.
• to-go box (noun) - 外带盒或打包盒，用于将未吃完的食物带走
• 与 doggy bag 同理，但更通用于打包剩食，餐厅常备此类包装。
• A: We have a lot left. B: Let’s ask for a to-go box.
130. In many countries, it’s customary to leave tips at restaurants.
• tips (noun) - 小费，给服务生等的额外报酬
• 部分国家或地区用餐后需付小费，数额随服务质量或当地习惯。
• A: How much should we tip? B: Usually about 15-20% of the bill.
131. Let’s split the bill if you’re okay with that.
• split the bill (phrase) - AA制，各自分摊餐费
• 朋友或同事聚餐常见，减少纠纷或不均，可参考总额平均分或按点单分。
• A: Should we split the bill or pay separately? B: Splitting is fair, I think.
132. Some restaurants have a strict reservation policy.
• reservation policy (noun phrase) - 预订规定，如取消、迟到或订金等规则
• 个别餐厅要求信用卡担保，迟到或未到需付费。提前了解政策，遵守礼仪。
• A: Why did they ask for a credit card? B: Their reservation policy might charge if you no-show.
133. Expect a long wait during peak hours.
• peak hours (noun phrase) - 高峰时段，餐厅最繁忙的用餐时间
• 通常指晚餐 6-8 点，或周末黄金时间，需提前预约或避开时段。
• A: Why is it so crowded at 7 PM? B: That’s peak hours for dinner.
134. It’s just a drop-in kind of place; no reservations needed.
• drop-in (adjective) - 无需预订，随时上门用餐
• 与需要预订的餐厅相对，顾客可随到随吃，适合临时决定的聚餐。
• A: Should we call ahead? B: No, it's drop-in only, so let's just go.
135. The chef asked for our feedback on the new dish.
• feedback (noun) - 反馈或意见，常指对菜品或服务的评价
• 适用于餐后评价、问卷或口头告知，帮助餐厅改进或确认满意度。
• A: How was your meal? B: It was great; I gave positive feedback.
136. Nothing beats a warm home-cooked meal.
• home-cooked (adjective) - 家常做的、自己烹饪的
• 表述在家里自己动手做的饭菜，更强调温馨、健康或个人风格。
• A: Do you dine out often? B: Not really, I prefer home-cooked food.
137. Add one spoonful of sugar to balance the taste.
• spoonful (noun) - 一勺的量，用于糖、酱料或调味
• 形容小份量，适用烹饪或调味过程，控制用量精确度。
• A: How much chili sauce do I add? B: Just half a spoonful, or it’ll be too spicy.
138. Those flowers on the salad are edible.
• edible (adjective) - 可食用的，不会对人体造成伤害
• 特别提示或说明某些看似装饰的成分也能吃，如花朵、装饰品。
• A: Are these leaves safe to eat? B: Yes, they’re edible herbs.
139. That venue has a $5 cover charge for live music.
• cover charge (noun phrase) - 低消或入场费，一些餐厅或酒吧会收
• 部分带表演或特殊服务的餐厅附加收费，需提前了解是否包含消费。
• A: Why is there an extra fee on the bill? B: It’s the cover charge for the performance.
140. Spinach is packed with vitamins and iron.
• spinach (noun) - 菠菜，一种绿叶蔬菜
• 常用于沙拉、炒菜或汤品，含丰富营养，烹饪前先洗净滤水。
• A: Need ideas for a healthy side dish? B: Maybe sautéed spinach with garlic.
141. Cilantro gives a fresh taste to Mexican dishes.
• cilantro (noun) - 香菜或芫荽，一种强烈香味的草本调料
• 有人喜欢有人厌，风味独特，可在拉丁美洲或亚洲料理中常见。
• A: Do you want cilantro on top? B: Yes, but some people find its flavor soapy.
142. This soup is so creamy, it must have a lot of cream or butter.
• creamy (adjective) - 奶油状或浓滑口感
• 通常形容含奶油、黄油或芝士的菜肴口感顺滑，热量相对偏高。
• A: Is the sauce thick? B: Yes, it’s really creamy and rich.
143. The fried chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside.
• crispy (adjective) - 酥脆的，外皮带有脆感
• 用于形容油炸或烘烤食物时外皮很脆，增加咀嚼乐趣。
• A: Do you like crispy bacon? B: Absolutely, crunchy is best!
144. Cook the steak properly so it stays tender.
• tender (adjective) - 嫩的，易咀嚼的口感
• 特别指肉类或蔬菜炖煮后软烂不硬，技巧在于火候、时间、腌制等。
• A: Is the meat too tough? B: No, it’s really tender, melts in your mouth.
145. Pork belly is quite fatty but very flavorful.
• fatty (adjective) - 多脂肪的，带油腻感
• 与lean 相对，脂肪含量高风味更浓，但不宜多食。注意个人健康需求。
• A: Do you like fatty cuts? B: Sometimes, but it can be too greasy.
146. Mothers often spoon-feed babies until they can chew properly.
• spoon-feed (verb) - 用勺子喂食，或形容太过简化让人无需努力
• 字面意思是勺子喂食，也可喻指“过分照顾”或“给过多帮助”。
• A: Can you just tell me every step? B: I don’t want to spoon-feed you all the info!
147. After it boils, lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
• simmer (verb) - 用小火慢炖或煨煮
• 介于煮沸和低温炖之间，小火维持微滚，可使食材慢慢入味。
• A: Should I keep it boiling? B: No, just simmer so it doesn’t burn.
148. You can reheat the leftover soup for dinner.
• reheat (verb) - 重新加热冷却后的食物或饮料
• 处理剩菜常用，注意时间与温度，确保重新变热又不损口感。
• A: How do I eat this leftover pizza? B: Just reheat it in the oven or microwave.
149. Stainless steel pans are durable and easy to clean.
• stainless steel (noun phrase / adjective) - 不锈钢材质，用于锅具或餐具
• 常见厨具材质，经久耐用，不易生锈。适合多种烹饪方式。
• A: Which pot should I buy? B: A stainless steel one is long-lasting.
150. Always rest the meat for a few minutes before slicing.
• rest the meat (phrase) - 让肉休息或回汁，烹饪后不立刻切
• 尤其在牛排或烤肉后进行，让内部汁液稳定，口感更佳。
• A: Why do we wait after cooking? B: Rest the meat so the juices redistribute.
151. Use tongs to flip the chicken wings on the grill.
• tongs (noun) - 夹子，用于夹取或翻动食材
• 烧烤或煎炒时可用来翻转食物，安全且方便，也可用于沙拉拌菜。
• A: How do I grab these hot corn cobs? B: Use the tongs so you don’t burn yourself.
152. Set the kitchen timer for 10 minutes, or you might burn the cookies.
• kitchen timer (noun phrase) - 厨房计时器，控制烹饪时间
• 烘焙、煮面等需精准时间的场景常用，避免因忘记时间导致失败。
• A: How do I know when it's done? B: Use the kitchen timer and check after it goes off.
153. Boil the pasta until al dente.
• pasta (noun) - 意面，总称如意大利面、通心粉等
• 常见多种形状，烹煮需控制时间至保留略微嚼劲。可搭配各种酱汁。
• A: Do you like pasta for dinner? B: Sure, I never get tired of spaghetti.
154. Cook the spaghetti al dente so it’s not too soft.
• al dente (adjective) - 意面或米粒带嚼劲，但不生硬
• 意大利烹饪中常用，强调口感弹牙不烂。过熟则失去口感。
• A: How do I know when it’s done? B: Taste for al dente—slightly firm in the center.
155. The cream sauce pairs well with pasta or chicken.
• cream sauce (noun phrase) - 奶油酱，用黄油、奶油、面粉等制成
• 高脂肪浓郁酱料，忌口者可适度或选择替代方案。风味独特。
• A: Is the cream sauce too heavy? B: It’s rich, but perfect for a special dinner.
156. Let’s have a hot pot dinner with friends tonight.
• hot pot (noun) - 火锅，边煮边吃的用餐方式
• 亚洲地区流行，围锅而坐，分享烹煮乐趣。可选择辣汤或清汤等多种口味。
• A: What’s for dinner? B: We’re doing hot pot! Bring your favorite ingredients.
157. We tried a cheese fondue at the Swiss restaurant.
• fondue (noun) - 火锅式沾酱或融化食材，多指巧克力或芝士
• 欧洲料理，使用小锅加热融化食材，口味可甜可咸，聚会时增添乐趣。
• A: Fondue for dessert? B: Yes, I love dipping fruit in warm chocolate.
158. I’d like a side salad with my steak.
• side salad (noun phrase) - 附餐沙拉，小分量随主菜一起
• 在西餐主菜旁搭配的小碟沙拉，增加纤维与清爽感。
• A: Do you want fries or a side salad? B: I’ll take the salad for something lighter.
159. Sauté the mushrooms in butter until golden.
• sauté (verb) - 快速翻炒或煸炒
• 用少量油、短时间在锅中翻动烹调，多用于蔬菜、肉片等易熟食材。
• A: Should I boil the onions? B: No, better to sauté them with a little oil.
160. Caramelize the onions for a sweeter flavor in your soup.
• caramelize (verb) - 使糖或糖分食材焦糖化，变甜并带焦香
• 需低火加热，等待糖分变色并释放焦糖香。常见于洋葱、苹果或甜酱。
• A: Why are these onions so sweet? B: I caramelized them slowly.
161. Add some acidity to balance the richness of the sauce.
• balance (noun / verb) - 平衡，指菜肴味道或营养搭配的平衡
• 可在口味（咸、甜、酸、辣等）或营养（蛋白、脂肪、纤维）之间做调和。
• A: This dish is too salty. B: Maybe add sugar or lemon to balance it out.
162. They gave us ketchup packets with our fries.
• packet (noun) - 小包或小袋，盛调料或酱料包装
• 外带食品或快餐常见，体积小易分配，注意拆开时勿洒出。
• A: Do you have any sauce? B: Yes, here’s a packet of soy sauce.
163. Could I have some tap water, please?
• tap water (noun phrase) - 自来水，部分餐厅免费提供
• 在部分国家餐厅常免费，质量视当地水源，若担心可选择瓶装水。
• A: Do you want bottled water? B: Tap water is fine, thanks.
164. They offer a bread basket while you wait for your meal.
• bread basket (noun phrase) - 面包篮，西餐厅常提供的桌面免费面包
• 欧洲或美式餐厅普遍，会附黄油或橄榄油醋，避免客人饥饿等餐。
• A: Shall I eat from the bread basket? B: Sure, it’s complimentary.
165. Cook the sauce on medium heat until it thickens.
• medium heat (noun phrase) - 中火，烹饪时常用温度
• 介于大火与小火之间，多用于炖煮或需要一定时长的烹饪。
• A: Is the stove too hot? B: Try medium heat for a gentle simmer.
166. That spicy dish made my taste buds dance.
• taste buds dancing (idiomatic phrase) - 形容食物非常美味，味蕾被激发
• 夸张又生动的表达方式，展现对食物口感的高度赞美。
• A: How’s the meal? B: It’s so good, my taste buds are dancing!
167. Avoid spicy foods if you suffer from heartburn.
• heartburn (noun) - 胃灼热，酸烧心情况
• 饮食健康相关，不宜摄入过多油腻或刺激性食物，尤其晚餐更需注意。
• A: Why no chili sauce? B: I get heartburn easily, so I skip spicy stuff.
168. We can have a light snack if we're not too hungry.
• light snack (phrase) - 小点心或零食，分量不多
• 食量有限或晚餐过后想少量补充时可用，多选健康低热量选项。
• A: Let’s skip a big dinner. B: Agreed, maybe just a light snack before bed.
169. Let’s do a quick grocery run to get fresh veggies for dinner.
• grocery run (noun phrase) - 去超市或杂货店采买食材的行程
• 准备在家做晚餐时常出现，先列好清单再去，以免漏买必须的食材。
• A: We’re out of tomatoes. B: I’ll make a grocery run now.
170. Food prep takes longer if you have lots of vegetables to chop.
• food prep (noun phrase) - 餐前准备工作，如洗菜、切菜等
• 节省烹饪时间的方法之一是提前准备或分批切洗，可减轻下厨压力。
• A: Why does cooking feel so long? B: Food prep is half the job!
171. Take a bite of this steak; it’s so tender.
• take a bite (phrase) - 咬一口，试吃或开始进食
• 口语化表达品尝或开始吃的动作，亦可形容尝试某道菜。
• A: Is it good? B: Take a bite and see for yourself.
172. Fine chop the onions so they blend into the sauce.
• fine chop (phrase) - 切碎，切成小碎末
• 比 chop 更细，适合做酱或隐藏口感。与 mince 类似但稍微大一点。
• A: Should it be diced or in bigger pieces? B: A fine chop works best here.
173. Use kitchen shears to cut herbs quickly.
• kitchen shears (noun phrase) - 厨房专用剪刀，用于切食材
• 省力又方便，用于切鸡骨、蔬菜、香草等。别和普通办公剪刀混用。
• A: How do I trim these chicken wings? B: Kitchen shears are perfect for that.
174. Let’s dish up the curry before it cools down.
• dish up (phrasal verb) - 把食物盛到盘子上，准备上桌
• 正式吃饭前的最后步骤，确保温度与摆盘，亦可说“plate the food”。
• A: Is dinner ready? B: Yes, I’ll dish it up now.
175. We had a hot and sour soup for dinner.
• hot and sour (adjective) - 酸辣口味，多见于中餐或东南亚料理
• 辛辣与酸味结合，醒胃又刺激味蕾，喜好此口感者常点酸辣汤等菜。
• A: What’s the flavor of this dish? B: It’s hot and sour, typical of Szechuan style.
176. I love duck with crispy skin and tender meat.
• crispy skin (phrase) - 脆皮，例如烤鸭、烤鸡外皮酥脆口感
• 需高温或特殊料理手法呈现，常见于烧腊、烤肉等菜品，令人垂涎。
• A: How’s the roast pork? B: Delicious, the crispy skin is the best part.