lettuce
A common green vegetable with large, thin leaves that are often eaten raw in salads or sandwiches. It is known for its high water content and crunchy texture.
예시
3 / 5I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Remember: 'Let us' (lettuce) eat a salad! Also, think of the 'L' in Leafy.
빠른 퀴즈
I would like some extra _____ on my chicken sandwich for a bit of crunch.
정답!
정답은: lettuce
예시
I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
everydayI need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
formalThe culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
informalPass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
Agricultural studies indicate that lettuce grows best in cooler climates with consistent moisture.
academicAgricultural studies indicate that lettuce grows best in cooler climates with consistent moisture.
The recent drought has significantly increased the wholesale price of lettuce for our restaurant chain.
businessThe recent drought has significantly increased the wholesale price of lettuce for our restaurant chain.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
iceberg lettuce
a common type of round, crisp lettuce
romaine lettuce
a type of lettuce with long, sturdy leaves
lettuce wrap
a dish where lettuce leaves are used instead of bread
자주 혼동되는 단어
Cabbage has much harder, thicker leaves and is often cooked, whereas lettuce is softer and usually eaten raw.
사용 참고사항
Lettuce is often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the food in general, but you can use 'a lettuce' or 'lettuces' when referring to the whole plant or specific varieties.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often misspell the word as 'lettis' because of its pronunciation, or confuse it with cabbage due to their similar round shape.
암기 팁
Remember: 'Let us' (lettuce) eat a salad! Also, think of the 'L' in Leafy.
어원
From the Old French 'laitue', which comes from the Latin 'lactuca', derived from 'lac' (milk), because of the white milky sap in the plant's stems.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In American slang, 'lettuce' is sometimes used as a humorous term for paper money because both are green.
빠른 퀴즈
I would like some extra _____ on my chicken sandwich for a bit of crunch.
정답!
정답은: lettuce
관련 어휘
Food 관련 단어
snack
A1A snack is a small amount of food eaten between main meals such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is typically something quick to prepare and easy to consume when you feel a little hungry.
cup
A1A small, open container used for drinking liquids, usually featuring a handle. It can also refer to a specific unit of measurement used in cooking and baking.
glass
A1A container made of glass, without a handle, used for drinking liquids. It also refers to the hard, clear, breakable material used to make windows and bottles.
fork
A1A tool with a handle and several narrow metal points used for picking up and eating food. It is one of the most common utensils found in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
spoon
A1A kitchen tool with a shallow bowl at the end of a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food. It is most commonly used for liquids like soup or small foods like rice and cereal.
waiter
A1A person, usually a man, who works in a restaurant and serves food and drinks to customers at their tables. They take orders, answer questions about the menu, and provide the bill at the end of the meal.
salty
A1Salty describes a taste that is like salt or contains a lot of salt. It is one of the five basic tastes and is commonly used to describe snacks, sea water, or food that has been seasoned heavily.
sandwich
A1A sandwich is a food item typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread. It is a popular type of lunch food, often taken to work, school, or picnics because it is easy to carry and eat.
chocolate
A1Chocolate is a sweet, usually brown food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. It is typically sold as a candy bar or used as a flavor in various desserts and drinks.
honey
A1Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers. It is commonly used as a natural sweetener in cooking, baking, and drinks like tea.
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