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medallions

UK //mɪˈdæliənz//US //məˈdæliənz//

词源

源自法语 'médaillon',意为小奖章或圆形装饰品,最终来自意大利语 'medaglione',指大型奖章。

noun

❶ 指圆形或椭圆形的金属牌,通常作为装饰品、奖章或纪念品,上面可能有雕刻或图案。

“The soldier proudly wore his medallions from the war.”

(这位士兵自豪地佩戴着他的战争勋章。)

“She received gold medallions for her outstanding performance.”

(她因出色的表现获得了金牌。)

❶ 在烹饪中,指切成圆形或椭圆形的肉片,通常用于高档菜肴。

“The chef prepared veal medallions with a red wine sauce.”

(厨师用红酒酱烹制了小牛肉圆片。)

“She ordered the beef medallions for dinner.”

(她晚餐点了牛肉圆片。)

同义词:badges, emblems, plaques, insignia, roundels

常见短语

gold medallions — 指金质的奖章或装饰品,通常象征荣誉或成就。

“The Olympic athletes were awarded gold medallions.”

(奥运选手被授予了金牌。)

meat medallions — 指烹饪中切成圆形的肉片,常用于高档菜肴。

“The restaurant specializes in serving tender meat medallions.”

(这家餐厅以供应嫩滑的肉圆片为特色。)