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源自古英语 'grytt'(粗磨谷物),与中古荷兰语 'gort' 同源,最终可追溯至原始印欧语词根 *ghreu-(研磨)。
❶ 粗磨的玉米粉,通常煮成粥状食用,是美国南部传统早餐主食,口感介于粥和糊之间。
“She cooked grits with butter and cheese for breakfast.”
(她用黄油和奶酪煮了玉米粥当早餐。)
“Grits are often served with shrimp in Southern cuisine.”
(在美国南方菜中,玉米粥常与虾搭配食用。)
shrimp and grits — 美国南方经典菜肴,将煮好的玉米粥与调味虾仁搭配食用。
“We ordered shrimp and grits at the Savannah restaurant.”
(我们在萨凡纳的餐厅点了虾仁玉米粥。)