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browning

UK //ˈbraʊnɪŋ//US //ˈbraʊnɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'brounen',与古英语 'brūn'(棕色)相关,最终源自原始日耳曼语。

noun

❶ 指食物在加热过程中表面变成棕色的现象,通常由于糖分或蛋白质在高温下发生化学反应。

“The browning of the bread gives it a delicious crust.”

(面包的褐变让它有了美味的外皮。)

“Browning the meat before stewing enhances its flavor.”

(炖肉前先煎至褐色可以提升风味。)

❶ 指英国诗人罗伯特·勃朗宁(Robert Browning)或其作品。

“Browning's poetry is known for its dramatic monologues.”

(勃朗宁的诗歌以戏剧独白著称。)

“We studied Browning in our Victorian literature class.”

(我们在维多利亚文学课上学习了勃朗宁的作品。)

同义词:caramelization, toasting, searing, roasting

verb

❶ 使某物变成褐色或深色,通常指通过加热或化学反应。

“She is browning the onions in the pan.”

(她正在锅里把洋葱炒至褐色。)

“The sun browned his skin during the summer.”

(夏天阳光让他的皮肤晒黑了。)

同义词:toasting, searing, darkening, tanning

常见短语

Browning reaction — 指食物在加热时发生的化学反应,导致颜色变深并产生特殊风味。

“The browning reaction creates complex flavors in grilled meat.”

(褐变反应为烤肉创造了复杂风味。)