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muffin

UK //ˈmʌf.ɪn//US //ˈmʌf.ɪn//

词源

源自法语单词 'moufflet'(意为柔软的面包),18世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 一种小型松软的杯状蛋糕,通常用面粉、鸡蛋、牛奶等制成,可加入蓝莓、巧克力等配料,常作为早餐或点心。

“She baked blueberry muffins for breakfast.”

(她烤了蓝莓松饼当早餐。)

“I bought a chocolate chip muffin from the bakery.”

(我从面包店买了一个巧克力碎松饼。)

同义词:cupcake, bun, scone

常见短语

English muffin — 一种扁平的圆面包,质地较硬,通常切开烘烤后涂抹黄油或果酱食用。

“I had an English muffin with jam for breakfast.”

(我早餐吃了一个配果酱的英式松饼。)