B2 noun محايد

broccoli

/ˈbrɒk.əl.i/

A cool-season green vegetable belonging to the cabbage family, characterized by a thick stalk and large, flowering heads called florets. It is widely recognized as a superfood due to its high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

2

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

3

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
broccoli
مرتبط
broccolini
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of broccoli as a 'miniature tree'—the two 'c's are the rounded branches, and the 'l' is the straight trunk.

اختبار سريع

To preserve the most nutrients, it is better to lightly steam the ___ rather than boiling it for a long time.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: broccoli

أمثلة

1

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

everyday

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

2

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

formal

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

3

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

informal

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

4

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli contain sulforaphane, which is being studied for its anti-carcinogenic properties.

academic

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli contain sulforaphane, which is being studied for its anti-carcinogenic properties.

5

The regional agriculture department discussed the new export tariffs on frozen broccoli shipments.

business

The regional agriculture department discussed the new export tariffs on frozen broccoli shipments.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
broccoli
مرتبط
broccolini

تلازمات شائعة

steamed broccoli steamed broccoli
broccoli florets broccoli florets
roasted broccoli roasted broccoli
raw broccoli raw broccoli
broccoli cheddar soup broccoli cheddar soup

العبارات الشائعة

eat your broccoli

eat your broccoli

a head of broccoli

a head of broccoli

chopped broccoli

chopped broccoli

يُخلط عادةً مع

broccoli vs broccolini

Broccolini is a hybrid vegetable with smaller florets and longer, thin stalks compared to the thick stalks of standard broccoli.

broccoli vs cauliflower

While related, cauliflower is typically white and has a milder, nuttier flavor than green broccoli.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Broccoli is generally used as an uncountable mass noun when referring to it as a food item, but it can be countable when referring to individual 'heads' or varieties.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often struggle with the spelling, frequently forgetting the double 'c' or incorrectly adding a double 'l'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of broccoli as a 'miniature tree'—the two 'c's are the rounded branches, and the 'l' is the straight trunk.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Italian word 'broccoli', which is the plural form of 'broccolo', meaning the flowering crest of a cabbage.

أنماط نحوية

Uncountable mass noun Used with the classifier 'head of' for counting No plural form 'broccolis' in standard culinary usage
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السياق الثقافي

In Western pop culture, broccoli is frequently depicted as the stereotypical vegetable that children refuse to eat in cartoons and sitcoms.

اختبار سريع

To preserve the most nutrients, it is better to lightly steam the ___ rather than boiling it for a long time.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: broccoli

كلمات ذات صلة

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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