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char

UK /tʃɑː/US /tʃɑːr/

词源

源自古英语词cierran(意为“转向”),后演变为中古英语charren(烧焦),可能与炭化时的扭曲现象有关。

verb

❶ 指将食物表面烤焦或烧黑,通常是为了增添风味或使表面酥脆。

“The chef charred the peppers to enhance their smoky flavor.”

(厨师将辣椒烤焦以增强烟熏风味。)

“Be careful not to char the steak too much, or it will taste bitter.”

(小心别把牛排烤得太焦,否则会发苦。)

同义词:scorch, sear, blacken

noun

❶ 指烧焦或碳化的痕迹,也指木炭或焦炭等物质。

“There were deep chars on the log from the campfire.”

(营火在原木上留下了深深的焦痕。)

“The archaeologists found ancient chars from a prehistoric hearth.”

(考古学家发现了史前炉灶的炭化痕迹。)

同义词:carbon, soot, cinder

常见短语

char broil — 指用高温直接烧烤食物使其表面焦化,常见于美式烹饪方式。

“The restaurant is famous for its char-broiled burgers with crispy edges.”

(这家餐厅以边缘酥脆的炭烤汉堡闻名。)