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各種調味料英文詞彙

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Salt (n.) /sɔːlt/

鹽

She added a pinch of salt to the soup. (她往湯裡加了一小撮鹽。)

Sea Salt (n.) /siː sɔːlt/

海鹽

He sprinkled sea salt over the grilled steak. (他把海鹽撒在烤牛排上。)

Kosher Salt (n.) /ˈkoʊʃər sɔːlt/

猶太鹽

The chef used kosher salt to season the meat. (主廚用猶太鹽來調味肉類。)

Sugar (n.) /ˈʃʊɡər/

糖

I stirred sugar into my coffee this morning. (我今天早上把糖攪進咖啡裡。)

Brown Sugar (n.) /braʊn ˈʃʊɡər/

紅糖/黑糖

She used brown sugar in the cookie recipe. (她在餅乾食譜中用了紅糖。)

Granulated Sugar (n.) /ˈɡrænjuleɪtɪd ˈʃʊɡər/

白砂糖

Granulated sugar works well for lemon cake. (做檸檬蛋糕用白砂糖效果很好。)

Black Pepper (n.) /blæk ˈpepər/

黑胡椒

He cracked black pepper over his scrambled eggs. (他把黑胡椒灑在炒蛋上。)

White Pepper (n.) /waɪt ˈpepər/

白胡椒

Grandma adds white pepper to clear chicken soup. (奶奶在清雞湯裡加了白胡椒。)

Sichuan Pepper (n.) /ˈsɪtʃwɑːn ˈpepər/

花椒

We used Sichuan pepper in the hot pot broth. (我們在火鍋湯裡加了花椒。)

Cayenne Pepper (n.) /keɪˈen ˈpepər/

卡宴辣椒粉

She added cayenne to spice up the chili. (她加入卡宴讓辣豆湯更辣。)

MSG (n.) /ˌem es ˈdʒiː/

味精

Some restaurants still use MSG in fried rice. (有些餐廳炒飯裡仍使用味精。)

Red Pepper Flakes (n.) /red ˈpepər fleɪks/

紅辣椒片/辣椒碎

He sprinkled red pepper flakes on the pizza. (他在披薩上灑了辣椒片。)

Onion Powder (n.) /ˈʌnjən ˈpaʊdər/

洋蔥粉

Onion powder was added to the meat rub. (肉用香料裡加了洋蔥粉。)

Garlic (n.) /ˈɡɑːrlɪk/

大蒜

She minced garlic to sauté with spinach. (她把大蒜切碎來炒菠菜。)

Honey (n.) /ˈhʌni/

蜂蜜

He drizzled honey on the baked sweet potatoes. (他把蜂蜜淋在烤地瓜上。)

Maple Syrup (n.) /ˈmeɪpl ˈsɪrəp/

楓糖漿

I poured maple syrup over pancakes at breakfast. (我早餐將楓糖漿淋在鬆餅上。)

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Basil (n.) /ˈbæzəl/

羅勒

She added fresh basil to the tomato pasta. (她在番茄義大利麵中加入新鮮羅勒。)

Rosemary (n.) /ˈroʊzmeri/

迷迭香

Rosemary pairs well with roast lamb and garlic. (迷迭香非常適合烤羊肉和大蒜。)

Thyme (n.) /taɪm/

百里香

He used thyme in the beef stew tonight. (他今晚在燉牛肉裡加了百里香。)

Oregano (n.) /əˈreɡənoʊ/

奧勒岡/牛至

Oregano adds flavor to pizza and grilled chicken. (奧勒岡為披薩和烤雞增添風味。)

Parsley (n.) /ˈpɑːrsli/

巴西里/洋香菜

Sprinkle parsley over soup before serving. (上菜前灑些巴西里在湯上。)

Cilantro (n.) /sɪˈlæntroʊ/

香菜

Cilantro gives fresh taste to tacos and pho. (香菜為塔可和河粉帶來清新風味。)

Dill (n.) /dɪl/

蒔蘿

Dill goes perfectly with salmon and yogurt sauce. (蒔蘿非常適合搭配鮭魚與優格醬。)

Mint (n.) /mɪnt/

薄荷

Mint is great in lamb dishes and fruit salads. (薄荷非常適合羊肉料理和水果沙拉。)

Sage (n.) /seɪdʒ/

鼠尾草

Sage adds depth to roast chicken and pasta. (鼠尾草為烤雞和義大利麵增添層次。)

Bay Leaf (n.) /beɪ liːf/

月桂葉

Add a bay leaf to flavor the stew slowly. (加入月桂葉慢慢為燉菜增味。)

Chives (n.) /tʃaɪvz/

細香蔥

Chives brighten mashed potatoes and cream soups. (細香蔥讓馬鈴薯泥和濃湯更鮮亮。)

Scallion (n.) /ˈskæljən/

蔥/青蔥

Scallions top off ramen and fried rice. (青蔥是拉麵和炒飯的完美點綴。)

Lemongrass (n.) /ˈlemənɡræs/

香茅

Lemongrass flavors Thai soup and chicken curry. (香茅為泰式湯品與咖哩雞增添香氣。)

Tarragon (n.) /ˈtærəɡɑːn/

龍蒿

Tarragon enhances the taste of creamy chicken. (龍蒿提升奶油雞的風味。)

Curry Leaves (n.) /ˈkɜːri liːvz/

咖哩葉

Fry curry leaves to start Indian dal recipes. (煎香咖哩葉開始製作印度豆湯。)

Shiso (n.) /ˈʃiːsoʊ/

紫蘇

Shiso adds fragrance to sushi and tempura. (紫蘇為壽司和天婦羅增添香氣。)

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Cinnamon (n.) /ˈsɪnəmən/

肉桂

Cinnamon is used in apple pie and toast. (肉桂常用於蘋果派和烤吐司。)

Cumin (n.) /ˈkjuːmɪn/

孜然

Cumin flavors Indian curries and grilled lamb. (孜然為印度咖哩和烤羊增味。)

Turmeric (n.) /ˈtɜːrmərɪk/

薑黃

Turmeric gives color to rice and curry. (薑黃為米飯和咖哩增添色澤。)

Paprika (n.) /pəˈpriːkə/

紅椒粉

Paprika is sprinkled over roasted vegetables. (紅椒粉可灑在烤蔬菜上。)

Ginger (n.) /ˈdʒɪndʒər/

薑

Fresh ginger adds heat to stir-fried noodles. (新鮮薑讓炒麵帶點微辣。)

Garlic Powder (n.) /ˈɡɑːrlɪk ˈpaʊdər/

蒜粉

Garlic powder is in dry rub for ribs. (蒜粉用於烤肋排的乾式醃料中。)

Cloves (n.) /kloʊvz/

丁香

Cloves are added to mulled holiday drinks. (丁香加入節慶熱飲中調味。)

Nutmeg (n.) /ˈnʌtmeɡ/

肉豆蔻

Nutmeg is freshly grated into eggnog. (蛋酒中會現磨肉豆蔻提香。)

Cardamom (n.) /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

小豆蔻

Cardamom is used in chai and sweet buns. (小豆蔻常用於印度奶茶和甜麵包。)

Coriander (n.) /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

芫荽籽/香菜籽

Coriander balances spices in curry blends. (芫荽籽平衡咖哩香料的風味。)

Star Anise (n.) /stɑːr ˈænɪs/

八角

Star anise flavors Chinese braised pork belly. (八角調味中式滷肉。)

Fennel Seeds (n.) /ˈfenl siːdz/

茴香籽

Fennel is in sausages and after-meal teas. (茴香籽常見於香腸和餐後茶中。)

Mustard Seeds (n.) /ˈmʌstərd siːdz/

芥末籽

Mustard seeds are fried in oil for dal. (芥末籽用油爆香做印度豆湯。)

Chili Powder (n.) /ˈtʃɪli ˈpaʊdər/

辣椒粉

Chili powder seasons tacos and spicy stews. (辣椒粉調味塔可和辣燉菜。)

Allspice (n.) /ˈɔːlspaɪs/

多香果

Allspice is added to Jamaican jerk chicken. (多香果常用於牙買加烤雞。)

Vanilla (n.) /vəˈnɪlə/

香草

Vanilla brings aroma to cookies and cakes. (香草為餅乾和蛋糕增香。)

Saffron (n.) /ˈsæfrən/

番紅花

Saffron colors paella and adds floral notes. (番紅花為海鮮燉飯著色並帶花香。)

Curry Powder (n.) /ˈkɜːri ˈpaʊdər/

咖哩粉

Curry powder is used in quick chicken curry. (咖哩粉可快速做雞肉咖哩。)

Five-Spice Powder (n.) /faɪv spaɪs ˈpaʊdər/

五香粉

Five-spice powders coat roast duck skin. (五香粉用於烤鴨外皮調味。)

Caraway Seeds (n.) /ˈkærəweɪ siːdz/

葛縷子籽

Caraway seeds season rye bread and sauerkraut. (葛縷子籽用於黑麥麵包和酸菜。)

Sumac (n.) /ˈsuːmæk/

漆樹莓粉

Sumac is sprinkled on Middle Eastern salads. (漆樹莓粉常撒在中東沙拉上。)

Dried Chili Peppers (n.) /draɪd ˈtʃɪli ˈpepərz/

乾辣椒

Dried chilis flavor oil and spicy sauces. (乾辣椒用於辣油和辣醬調味。)

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Soy Sauce (n.) /sɔɪ sɔːs/

醬油

She dipped the dumplings in soy sauce. (她把餃子沾了醬油吃。)

Light Soy Sauce (n.) /laɪt sɔɪ sɔːs/

生抽

Light soy enhances stir-fry with salty flavor. (生抽為炒菜增添鹹香風味。)

Dark Soy Sauce (n.) /dɑːrk sɔɪ sɔːs/

老抽

Dark soy gave the pork a rich color. (老抽讓豬肉呈現濃郁色澤。)

Oyster Sauce (n.) /ˈɔɪstər sɔːs/

蠔油

He added oyster sauce to stir-fried broccoli. (他在炒西蘭花裡加了蠔油。)

Hoisin Sauce (n.) /ˈhɔɪsɪn sɔːs/

海鮮醬

Spring rolls go well with hoisin dipping sauce. (春捲搭配海鮮醬非常合適。)

Black Bean Sauce (n.) /blæk biːn sɔːs/

豆豉醬

Black bean sauce flavored the steamed fish. (豆豉醬用來調味清蒸魚。)

Sesame Oil (n.) /ˈsesəmi ɔɪl/

麻油/香油

A few drops of sesame oil finished the soup. (幾滴麻油讓湯更香濃。)

Chili Oil (n.) /ˈtʃɪli ɔɪl/

辣椒油

He drizzled chili oil over the wontons. (他把辣椒油淋在餛飩上。)

Rice Vinegar (n.) /raɪs ˈvɪnɪɡər/

米醋

Sushi rice needs just a touch of rice vinegar. (壽司飯需要加一點米醋。)

Shaoxing Wine (n.) /ʃaʊˈʃɪŋ waɪn/

紹興酒

Shaoxing wine adds depth to braised chicken. (紹興酒讓紅燒雞更有層次。)

Chinese Black Vinegar (n.) /tʃaɪˈniːz blæk ˈvɪnɪɡər/

黑醋/香醋

Dumplings taste better with black vinegar. (餃子搭配黑醋風味更佳。)

Sweet Bean Sauce (n.) /swiːt biːn sɔːs/

甜麵醬

He spread sweet bean sauce on the pancake. (他把甜麵醬抹在薄餅上。)

XO Sauce (n.) /ˌeks oʊ sɔːs/

XO醬

They fried udon noodles with XO sauce. (他們用XO醬炒烏龍麵。)

Plum Sauce (n.) /plʌm sɔːs/

梅子醬

She dipped roast duck in plum sauce. (她拿烤鴨沾梅子醬吃。)

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Miso (n.) /ˈmiːsoʊ/

味噌

She used miso to make traditional soup. (她用味噌來煮傳統湯品。)

Mirin (n.) /ˈmɪrɪn/

味醂

Mirin adds sweetness to teriyaki chicken glaze. (味醂為照燒雞塗醬增添甜味。)

Wasabi (n.) /wəˈsɑːbi/

山葵/芥末

He mixed wasabi with soy for sashimi. (他將山葵與醬油混合沾生魚片。)

Ponzu (n.) /ˈpɒnzuː/

柚子醋

Ponzu is served with shabu-shabu or grilled beef. (柚子醋常搭配涮涮鍋或烤牛肉。)

Teriyaki Sauce (n.) /ˌterɪˈjɑːki sɔːs/

照燒醬

She brushed teriyaki sauce on grilled salmon. (她將照燒醬刷在烤鮭魚上。)

Sake (n.) /ˈsɑːki/

清酒

Sake removes fishy smell in simmered dishes. (清酒可去除燉菜中的腥味。)

Tonkatsu Sauce (n.) /tɒnˈkɑːtsuː sɔːs/

豬排醬

Tonkatsu sauce is poured over fried pork cutlet. (豬排醬淋在炸豬排上食用。)

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Gochujang (n.) /ˈɡoʊtʃuːdʒæŋ/

韓式辣椒醬

Gochujang gives bibimbap its signature spicy kick. (韓式辣椒醬為石鍋拌飯帶來招牌辣味。)

Doenjang (n.) /ˈdwenˌdʒæŋ/

韓式大醬

Doenjang is the base for soybean paste stew. (大醬是韓式大醬湯的主要基底。)

Ssamjang (n.) /ˈsɑːmdʒæŋ/

包飯醬

Ssamjang is spread inside lettuce-wrapped meat. (包飯醬抹在生菜包烤肉裡。)

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Fish Sauce (n.) /fɪʃ sɔːs/

魚露

Fish sauce transforms with cooking, its initial pungency mellowing into a deep umami that defines Vietnamese and Thai cuisines. (魚露在烹飪中轉化，初始的刺激性緩和成深沉鮮味，定義了越南和泰國料理。)

Curry Paste (n.) /ˈkɜːri peɪst/

咖哩醬

Thai curry paste combines fresh herbs, chili peppers, and aromatics into concentrated flavor bombs for coconut-based curries. (泰式咖哩醬將新鮮香草、辣椒和香料結合成濃縮風味炸彈，用於椰奶咖哩。)

Sriracha (n.) /sɪˈrɑːtʃə/

是拉差辣醬

Sriracha sauce delivers a garlicky, sweet-spicy kick that has become a global condiment staple for eggs, noodles, and sandwiches. (是拉差辣醬提供帶蒜味的甜辣衝擊，已成為全球雞蛋、麵條和三明治的調味品主力。)

Tamarind Paste (n.) /ˈtæmərɪnd peɪst/

羅望子醬

Tamarind paste contributes a fruity, tangy sourness that balances the richness in Pad Thai and Indian chutneys. (羅望子醬貢獻果香般的濃烈酸味，平衡泰式炒河粉和印度酸辣醬中的厚重感。)

Shrimp Paste (n.) /ʃrɪmp peɪst/

蝦醬

Shrimp paste provides an intensely savory, fermented depth to Southeast Asian sambal and curry bases despite its pungent aroma. (蝦醬儘管氣味濃烈，卻為東南亞參巴醬和咖哩基底提供強烈鹹味的發酵深度。)

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Ketchup (n.) /ˈketʃəp/

番茄醬

He dipped fries into ketchup at lunch. (他午餐時把薯條沾番茄醬。)

Mayonnaise (n.) /ˈmeɪəneɪz/

美乃滋

She spread mayonnaise on her sandwich bread. (她在三明治麵包上抹了美乃滋。)

Mustard (n.) /ˈmʌstərd/

芥末醬

Yellow mustard adds tang to hot dogs. (黃芥末讓熱狗增添酸香風味。)

Worcestershire Sauce (n.) /ˈwʊstərʃər sɔːs/

伍斯特醬

He added Worcestershire to his beef marinade. (他在牛肉醃料裡加了伍斯特醬。)

Hot Sauce (n.) /hɑːt sɔːs/

辣醬

I like hot sauce on scrambled eggs. (我喜歡在炒蛋上加辣醬。)

Tabasco (n.) /təˈbæskoʊ/

塔巴斯科辣醬

Tabasco gives a spicy kick to Bloody Mary. (塔巴斯科為血腥瑪麗增添辣勁。)

Pesto (n.) /ˈpestoʊ/

青醬

They tossed pesto with hot spaghetti noodles. (他們用青醬拌熱義大利麵。)

Hollandaise (n.) /ˈhɒləndeɪz/

荷蘭醬

Hollandaise tops poached eggs in eggs Benedict. (荷蘭醬淋在班尼迪克蛋上。)

Balsamic Vinegar (n.) /bɔːlˈsæmɪk ˈvɪnɪɡər/

巴薩米克醋

He drizzled balsamic over strawberries and cheese. (他把巴薩米克醋淋在草莓和起司上。)

Salsa (n.) /ˈsɑːlsə/

莎莎醬

The tacos came with a side of salsa. (塔可附上了一小碟莎莎醬。)

Sweet Chili Sauce (n.) /swiːt ˈtʃɪli sɔːs/

甜辣醬

Spring rolls go well with sweet chili sauce. (春捲很適合沾甜辣醬。)

Coconut Milk (n.) /ˈkoʊkənʌt mɪlk/

椰奶

Coconut milk adds creaminess to Thai curry. (椰奶讓泰式咖哩更滑順濃郁。)

Palm Sugar (n.) /pɑːm ˈʃʊɡər/

椰糖

Palm sugar sweetens Southeast Asian dipping sauces. (椰糖常用來調東南亞沾醬。)

Sambal (n.) /ˈsæmbæl/

參巴醬

Sambal brings heat to Indonesian rice dishes. (參巴醬為印尼飯菜增添辣味。)

BBQ Sauce (n.) /ˌbiː biː ˈkjuː sɔːs/

烤肉醬

BBQ sauce glazed the ribs before grilling. (烤前將肋排刷上烤肉醬。)

Ranch Dressing (n.) /ræntʃ ˈdresɪŋ/

田園沙拉醬

Ranch is great for veggie dips and salads. (田園沙拉醬適合蔬菜及沙拉。)

Vinaigrette (n.) /ˌvɪnɪˈɡret/

油醋醬

Vinaigrette adds zest to basic green salad. (油醋醬讓綠色沙拉更開胃。)

Tartar Sauce (n.) /ˈtɑːrtər sɔːs/

塔塔醬

We served tartar sauce with fried fish. (我們搭配炸魚一起上塔塔醬。)

Tomato Paste (n.) /təˈmeɪtoʊ peɪst/

番茄糊/濃縮番茄醬

Tomato paste enriched the stew’s deep flavor. (番茄糊讓燉菜增添濃郁滋味。)

Gravy (n.) /ˈɡreɪvi/

肉汁醬

She poured gravy over roast turkey slices. (她把肉汁淋到烤火雞片上。)

Anchovy Paste (n.) /ˈæntʃoʊvi peɪst/

鯷魚醬

Anchovy paste adds umami to Caesar dressing. (鯷魚醬為凱薩醬增添鮮味。)

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Olive Oil (n.) /ˈɑːlɪv ɔɪl/

橄欖油

I use olive oil to sauté vegetables. (我用橄欖油來炒蔬菜。)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (n.) /ˈekstrə ˈvɜːrdʒɪn ˈɑːlɪv ɔɪl/

特級初榨橄欖油

Drizzle extra virgin oil over fresh salad. (在生菜沙拉上淋些初榨橄欖油。)

Vegetable Oil (n.) /ˈvedʒtəbl ɔɪl/

植物油

Vegetable oil works well for deep frying. (植物油適合用來油炸。)

Canola Oil (n.) /kəˈnoʊlə ɔɪl/

芥花油

Canola oil is great for baking muffins. (芥花油很適合烘焙瑪芬。)

Coconut Oil (n.) /ˈkoʊkənʌt ɔɪl/

椰子油

Coconut oil gives curries a tropical taste. (椰子油讓咖哩帶有熱帶風味。)

Peanut Oil (n.) /ˈpiːnʌt ɔɪl/

花生油

Peanut oil handles high-heat stir-frying easily. (花生油適合高溫炒菜。)

White Vinegar (n.) /waɪt ˈvɪnɪɡər/

白醋

Use white vinegar when pickling cucumbers. (醃黃瓜時可用白醋。)

Apple Cider Vinegar (n.) /ˈæpl ˈsaɪdər ˈvɪnɪɡər/

蘋果醋

Apple vinegar balances sweet coleslaw nicely. (蘋果醋完美平衡甜味高麗菜。)

Red Wine Vinegar (n.) /red waɪn ˈvɪnɪɡər/

紅酒醋

Red wine vinegar boosts meat marinades. (紅酒醋提升肉類醃料風味。)

Sherry Vinegar (n.) /ˈʃeri ˈvɪnɪɡər/

雪莉酒醋

Add sherry vinegar to Spanish cold soup. (雪莉酒醋適合加入西班牙冷湯。)

Truffle Oil (n.) /ˈtrʌfl ɔɪl/

松露油

Just a drop of truffle oil adds luxury. (只需幾滴松露油就很奢華。)

Grapeseed Oil (n.) /ˈɡreɪpsiːd ɔɪl/

葡萄籽油

Grapeseed oil works in hot pan sauces. (葡萄籽油適合熱鍋醬料烹調。)

Avocado Oil (n.) /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ ɔɪl/

酪梨油

I grilled steak using avocado oil today. (我今天用酪梨油煎烤牛排。)

White Wine Vinegar (n.) /waɪt waɪn ˈvɪnɪɡər/

白酒醋

White wine vinegar lifts salad dressings gently. (白酒醋讓沙拉醬更清新。)

Malt Vinegar (n.) /mɔːlt ˈvɪnɪɡər/

麥芽醋

I added malt vinegar to my fish and chips. (我為炸魚薯條加了麥芽醋。)

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Chicken Stock (n.) /ˈtʃɪkɪn stɑːk/

雞高湯

She used chicken stock for homemade noodle soup. (她用雞高湯煮自製麵湯。)

Beef Stock (n.) /biːf stɑːk/

牛高湯

Beef stock adds richness to French onion soup. (牛高湯為法式洋蔥湯增添濃郁風味。)

Vegetable Stock (n.) /ˈvedʒtəbl stɑːk/

蔬菜高湯

Vegetable stock is perfect for vegetarian risotto. (蔬菜高湯非常適合煮素燉飯。)

Dashi (n.) /ˈdɑːʃi/

日式高湯

Dashi brings umami to miso soup and ramen. (日式高湯為味噌湯和拉麵帶來鮮味。)

Bouillon Cube (n.) /ˈbuːjɑːn kjuːb/

高湯塊

She used chicken stock for homemade noodle soup. (她用雞高湯煮自製麵湯。)

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Capers (n.) /ˈkeɪpərz/

酸豆

Capers go well with smoked salmon on toast. (酸豆很適合搭配吐司上的煙燻鮭魚。)

Sesame Seeds (n.) /ˈsesəmi siːdz/

芝麻

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of sushi rolls. (在壽司捲上灑些芝麻增添風味。)

Pickled Ginger (n.) /ˈpɪkld ˈdʒɪndʒər/

醃薑/壽司薑

Pickled ginger refreshes your taste between sushi. (醃薑可在吃不同壽司之間清味覺。)

Butter (n.) /ˈbʌtər/

奶油

Butter makes sauces richer and more flavorful. (奶油讓醬汁更濃郁、更有風味。)

Sour Cream (n.) /ˈsaʊər kriːm/

酸奶油

Add sour cream to baked potatoes or tacos. (烤馬鈴薯或墨西哥玉米餅可加酸奶油。)

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Take it with a grain of salt

半信半疑/保持懷疑

You should take his travel stories with a grain of salt since he tends to exaggerate his adventures. (你應該對他的旅行故事半信半疑，因為他傾向誇大自己的冒險經歷。)

The salt of the earth

社會中堅/善良可靠的人

My grandmother is the salt of the earth – she volunteers at the local shelter every weekend and never expects anything in return. (我祖母是社會中堅人物——她每週末都在當地收容所做志工，從不期待任何回報。)

Rub salt in the wound

雪上加霜/在傷口上撒鹽

After losing the championship, his teammates rubbed salt in the wound by constantly reminding him of his final mistake. (在輸掉冠軍後，他的隊友們不斷提醒他最後的失誤，簡直是雪上加霜。)

Worth one's salt

稱職的/值得信賴的

Any chef worth their salt can prepare a perfect béarnaise sauce without breaking a sweat. (任何稱職的廚師都能輕鬆準備完美的貝阿恩醬。)

Spice up (something)

使更有趣/增添活力

We decided to spice up our weekly meetings by including interactive games and team challenges. (我們決定透過加入互動遊戲和團隊挑戰來讓每週會議更有趣。)

Variety is the spice of life

多樣性是生活的調味料

I never eat at the same restaurant twice in a row because I believe variety is the spice of life. (我從不連續兩次在同一家餐廳用餐，因為我相信多樣性是生活的調味料。)

Sugar-coat (something)

美化事實/使話語動聽

The manager tried to sugar-coat the news about pay cuts, but everyone understood the harsh reality. (經理試圖美化減薪的消息，但每個人都理解嚴酷的現實。)

In a pickle

陷入困境/處境艱難

I'm in a pickle – I promised to attend two important events at the same time on Saturday. (我陷入困境了——我承諾週六同時參加兩個重要活動。)

Full of beans

精力充沛/活力十足

The children were full of beans after eating all that birthday cake and ran around the garden for hours. (孩子們吃完生日蛋糕後精力充沛，在花園裡跑了好幾個小時。)

Pepper (someone) with questions

連珠炮式提問/不斷追問

The journalists peppered the celebrity with questions about her sudden retirement from acting. (記者們不斷追問這位名人關於她突然退出演藝圈的問題。)

Honey trap

美人計/色誘陷阱

The spy agency warned its operatives to be wary of potential honey traps during their overseas missions. (間諜機構警告特工在海外任務期間要警惕潛在的美人計。)

Bring home the bacon

賺錢養家/謀生

After his wife lost her job, he had to work two shifts to bring home the bacon. (在妻子失業後，他必須做兩班工作來養家餬口。)

Butter (someone) up

奉承/拍馬屁

He's trying to butter up his boss before asking for a raise next week. (他試圖在下週要求加薪前先奉承老闆。)