好词典

breads

UK //bredz//US //bredz//

词源

来自古英语 'brēad',原意为面包或食物,与德语 'Brot' 同源。

noun

❶ 面包的复数形式,指多种或大量不同种类的面包,包括白面包、全麦面包等。

“The bakery offers a variety of breads, from sourdough to rye.”

(这家面包店提供多种面包,从酸面包到黑麦面包都有。)

“She bought three different breads for the party.”

(她为聚会买了三种不同的面包。)

同义词:loaves, baked goods, rolls

verb

❶ 在面包上涂抹或覆盖某种食材,如黄油或酱料,使其更美味。

“She breads the fish with crumbs before frying.”

(她在炸鱼之前用面包屑裹上鱼。)

“He breads his toast with avocado and salt.”

(他在吐司上涂了牛油果和盐。)

同义词:coat, cover, dredge

常见短语

bread and butter — 字面意思是面包和黄油,常用来比喻基本收入或主要生计来源。

“Teaching is his bread and butter.”

(教书是他的主要收入来源。)