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豆腐起源于中国,已有一千多年的历史。
Tofu, originated in China, has a history of over a thousand years.
它由大豆制成,需经过浸泡、研磨、过滤、煮沸、凝固和成型等工序。
It is made from soybeans, which go through a process of soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling, coagulating, and shaping.
豆腐的用途极为广泛,可用于制作麻婆豆腐、香煎豆腐、豆腐汤等多种菜肴。
Tofu is incredibly versatile and can be used to make various dishes such as mapo tofu, pan-fried tofu, and tofu soup.
在中国传统文化中,豆腐象征着纯洁与质朴。
In traditional Chinese culture, tofu symbolizes purity and simplicity.
它常被用来比喻人的高尚品格。
It is often used as a metaphor for a person's noble character.
豆腐不仅营养丰富,而且味道鲜美,是中国菜肴中不可或缺的一部分。
Tofu is not only nutritious but also delicious, making it an essential part of Chinese cuisine.
Key words
-soak 动词(v.):
- 浸泡;使湿透(最常用义)
- Soak the beans in water overnight before cooking.(煮之前将豆子在水中浸泡一夜。)
- 吸收(液体)
- Sponges soak up water easily.(海绵容易吸水。)
- (液体)渗入;渗透
液体缓慢渗透到另一物质中,常与 into/through 搭配。
- The ink soaked through the paper.(墨水渗透了纸张。)
常用搭配
- soak in(液体)渗入;(信息、知识)被吸收
Let the meaning of the poem soak in.(慢慢体会这首诗的含义。) - soak up吸收(液体、光、热等);充分享受
Plants soak up sunlight for photosynthesis.(植物吸收阳光进行光合作用。) - soak through渗透;湿透
The rain soaked through his coat.(雨水浸透了他的外套。)
-grind
- 作 “研磨;碾碎” 解(及物 / 不及物)
- 及物用法:将某物磨碎(常与 into/to 搭配)。Grind coffee beans into powder for fresh brew.(把咖啡豆磨成粉以冲泡新鲜咖啡。)
- 不及物用法:某物可被磨碎,或磨碎的过程。This spice grinds easily with a mortar and pestle.(这种香料用研钵和杵很容易磨碎。)
- 作 “反复摩擦;挤压” 解(及物)
- 强调用力摩擦或挤压某物,常与 against/into 搭配。He ground his teeth in frustration.(他沮丧得咬牙切齿。)
- 作 “(机器)发出刺耳声运转” 解(不及物)
- 描述机械摩擦产生的噪音,常与 away/on 搭配。The gears ground against each other.(齿轮相互摩擦发出声响。)*"grind" 的过去式和过去分词形式均为 ground,属于不规则变化。
-filter
- 作 “过滤;滤除” 解(及物 / 不及物)
- Filter the soup to remove any lumps.(过滤汤以去除结块。)
- The river water filters through sand into the well.(河水透过沙子渗入井中。)
- 作 “筛选;甄选” 解(及物)
- 指按标准挑选信息、人员或数据(常与 out/through 搭配)。
The company filters resumes to find qualified candidates.(公司筛选简历以寻找合格候选人。)
- 作 “缓慢通过;渗入” 解(不及物)
- 描述光、声音等透过障碍物,或人群逐渐移动。
例:Sunlight filtered through the curtains.(阳光透过窗帘洒进来。)
-coagulate
(液体)凝固
- Blood begins to coagulate when exposed to air.(血液暴露在空气中会开始凝固。)
- 常见主语:blood(血液)、milk(牛奶)、protein(蛋白质)、latex(乳胶)等。
名词形式
coagulation(n.):凝固;凝结
- The coagulation of tofu requires a specific agent.(制作豆腐需要特定的凝固剂。)
-versatile
- 形容人:多才多艺的;能力多样的
- 例:She’s a versatile actress who can play both comedy and drama.(她是位多才多艺的演员,既能演喜剧也能演悲剧。)
- 常见搭配:
a versatile performer(多才多艺的表演者)
versatile skills(多样化技能)
- 形容物:多用途的;多功能的
- 例:A Swiss Army knife is a versatile tool for camping.(瑞士军刀是露营时的多功能工具。)
- 常见搭配:
versatile material(多功能材料)
versatile equipment(多用途设备)
- 形容方法 / 系统:适应性强的;灵活的
- 例:The new teaching method is versatile enough for different learning styles.(这种新教学方法能灵活适应不同的学习风格。)
-nutritious
有营养的,富含营养的
- 例:Salmon is a nutritious fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.(三文鱼是富含欧米伽 - 3 脂肪酸的营养鱼类。)
常见搭配
- a nutritious meal/snack/dish营养丰富的一餐 / 零食 / 菜肴
例:Yogurt with berries is a delicious and nutritious snack.(酸奶配浆果是美味又营养的零食。) - nutritious enough足够有营养
例:Is fast food ever nutritious enough for a healthy diet?(快餐是否足够有营养,适合健康饮食?) - make food more nutritious使食物更有营养
例:Adding nuts to salads can make them more nutritious.(在沙拉中加入坚果能使其更有营养。)
-essential
- 表示 “必不可少的;必需的”
- 强调某物 / 人 / 行为对某目标或情况至关重要,不可缺少。
例:Water is essential for human survival.(水是人类生存必不可少的。) - 常用搭配:
essential for/to sth.(对…… 是必需的)
essential to do sth.(做某事是必要的)
absolutely/perfectly essential(绝对必要)
- 表示 “本质的;基本的”
- 描述事物的根本属性或核心特征。
例:The essential difference between the two theories is their approach to logic.(这两种理论的本质区别在于它们对逻辑的处理方式。)
- 固定句型与用法
- It is essential (that)...:从句中需用虚拟语气(should + 动词原形,should 可省略)。
例:It is essential that you (should) arrive on time for the meeting.(你必须准时到会。) - essential + 名词:强调事物的基础性。
例:essential skills(基本技能)、essential needs(基本需求)、essential knowledge(基础知识)
-cuisine主要指 “烹饪;菜肴;菜系”,侧重某一地区、国家或文化背景下的饮食特色与烹饪风格。
- 例:Sichuan cuisine is known for its spicy and bold flavors.(川菜以麻辣浓郁的口味著称。)
- 常见搭配:
国家 / 地区 + cuisine(如 Italian cuisine、 Japanese cuisine)
regional cuisine(地方菜系)、traditional cuisine(传统菜肴)
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