
crackling
词源
源自中古英语 'crakelen'(拟声词),模仿爆裂声的构词,与古挪威语 'kraka'(乌鸦叫声)可能同源。
noun
❶ 指食物(如烤猪肉皮)在烹饪过程中发出的清脆爆裂声,或烤制后形成的酥脆外皮。
“The crackling on the roast pork was perfectly golden and crispy.”
(烤猪肉上的脆皮金黄酥脆,火候正好。)
“She saved the crackling as the best part of the dish.”
(她把脆皮留作这道菜最美味的部分。)
❶ 形容连续轻微的爆裂声,如火焰燃烧、无线电干扰或静电噪音等。
“We heard the crackling of dry leaves under our feet.”
(我们听到脚下干树叶发出的沙沙声。)
“The old radio produced a constant crackling noise.”
(旧收音机持续发出刺啦刺啦的噪音。)
adjective
❶ 描述充满活力或能量充沛的状态,常用来形容表演或气氛。
“The band gave a crackling performance that energized the crowd.”
(乐队充满激情的表演让观众情绪高涨。)
“There was crackling tension in the air before the debate started.”
(辩论开始前空气中弥漫着紧张感。)
常见短语
crackling with — 形容充满某种强烈特质(如能量、紧张感等),通常用于比喻性表达。
“The atmosphere was crackling with excitement before the concert.”
(音乐会开始前,现场气氛热烈到几乎迸发火花。)