每天三分钟学英语 第276期:中秋--如何向外国人描述"月饼"呢?(在线收听

 Mooncakes are a staple. It's a round pastry and there are many different fillings.

月饼是必须的。它是种圆圆的点心,有很多不同的馅料。
Staple
基本,必须
Turkey is a staple at most traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
大多数传统感恩节晚餐里火鸡都是必须的。
Music is a staple at parties.
聚会中音乐是必须的。
Mooncakes are a staple.
这里Mooncakes表示一类,这一类东西都必不可缺。
Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet.
水果是健康饮食中不可或缺的一部分。
Vitamins are a waste of money.
维他命就是在浪费钱。
Staple
订书针
Stapler
订书机
It's a...and there are...
如何描述一种食物
a. It's a round pastry and there are many different fillings.
round pastry
圆圆的点心
filling
馅料
Dim sum
点心/早茶
b. Dim sum is a Cantonese style cuisine and there are many steamed dishes like barbecue pork buns and shrimp dumplings.
点心是一种广式菜,里面包括很多小吃比如叉烧包和虾饺。
c. Hotpot is a pot of soup and you cook meats and veggies in it.
火锅就是一锅汤你可以在里面涮肉和菜。
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