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madeline

UK //ˈmædəlɪn//US //ˈmædəlɪn//

词源

源自法语 'madeleine',传说以19世纪法国厨师 Madeleine Paulmier 命名。

noun

❶ 玛德琳蛋糕,一种源自法国的贝壳形状小蛋糕,口感松软,常带有柠檬或香草风味。

“She baked a batch of madelines for the afternoon tea.”

(她为下午茶烤了一批玛德琳蛋糕。)

“The lemon-flavored madelines were a hit at the party.”

(柠檬味的玛德琳蛋糕在派对上大受欢迎。)

同义词:French cake, shell cake, petite madeleine

常见短语

madeleine moment — 指因某种感官体验(如味道、气味)引发的强烈怀旧或回忆瞬间,源自普鲁斯特的《追忆似水年华》。

“The smell of fresh bread gave her a madeleine moment, reminding her of childhood.”

(新鲜面包的气味让她瞬间回忆起童年时光。)