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onion

/ˈʌnjən/

A round vegetable with many thin layers that has a strong, sharp smell and taste. It is one of the most common ingredients used in cooking worldwide to provide flavor to savory dishes.

예시

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1

I need to buy a bag of onions from the grocery store.

I need to buy a bag of onions from the grocery store.

2

The chef recommends sautéing the onions until they are translucent.

The chef recommends sautéing the onions until they are translucent.

3

Can you pass me the onions for the burger?

Can you pass me the onions for the burger?

어휘 가족

명사
onion
형용사
oniony
관련
onion skin
💡

암기 팁

Think of an onion's layers. Just as an onion has many layers that make you cry, the word 'onion' has many 'o's (at the start and middle) to remember.

빠른 퀴즈

I always cry when I chop a fresh ______.

정답!

정답은: onion

예시

1

I need to buy a bag of onions from the grocery store.

everyday

I need to buy a bag of onions from the grocery store.

2

The chef recommends sautéing the onions until they are translucent.

formal

The chef recommends sautéing the onions until they are translucent.

3

Can you pass me the onions for the burger?

informal

Can you pass me the onions for the burger?

4

The study examines the sulfuric compounds released when an onion is sliced.

academic

The study examines the sulfuric compounds released when an onion is sliced.

5

Our supply chain ensures that fresh onions are delivered to the kitchen daily.

business

Our supply chain ensures that fresh onions are delivered to the kitchen daily.

어휘 가족

명사
onion
형용사
oniony
관련
onion skin

자주 쓰는 조합

raw onion raw onion
chopped onion chopped onion
fried onions fried onions
red onion red onion
onion rings onion rings

자주 쓰는 구문

know your onions

to be very knowledgeable about a subject

peeling back the layers of an onion

exploring a complex situation step by step

onion soup

a popular soup made primarily of onions

자주 혼동되는 단어

onion vs garlic

Both are pungent bulbs, but garlic is much smaller and grows in cloves, while an onion is a single large bulb.

onion vs shallot

Shallots are smaller, elongated, and have a milder, sweeter flavor than standard onions.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word 'onion' is a countable noun. However, when referring to it as an ingredient in a general sense, it can sometimes function like an uncountable noun (e.g., 'Add more onion to the salad').

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes forget the plural 's' when referring to multiple onions or misspell the word by omitting the second 'o'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of an onion's layers. Just as an onion has many layers that make you cry, the word 'onion' has many 'o's (at the start and middle) to remember.

📖

어원

From the Old French 'oignon', which comes from the Latin 'unio', meaning 'oneness' or 'unity' because the onion bulb grows as a single unit.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: one onion, two onions Commonly used as a noun adjunct: onion soup, onion bread Irregular pronunciation: the 'o' is pronounced like 'u' in 'up'
🌍

문화적 맥락

Onions are considered a culinary staple in almost every global cuisine, forming the 'aromatic base' for soups and stews in many cultures.

빠른 퀴즈

I always cry when I chop a fresh ______.

정답!

정답은: onion

Food 관련 단어

grill

A1

A grill is a metal frame or piece of cooking equipment used to cook food over a fire or high heat. It is commonly used outdoors for cooking meat, fish, and vegetables.

roast

A1

A large piece of meat that is cooked in an oven. It also refers to a traditional meal where this meat is served with vegetables.

plate

A1

A flat, usually round dish that you use to hold and eat food. It can be made of ceramic, glass, plastic, or metal and is a basic piece of tableware.

pear

A1

A pear is a sweet, juicy fruit that is typically narrow at the top and wider at the base. It grows on trees and is commonly eaten raw or used in cooking and desserts.

cherry

A1

A small, round, fleshy fruit that is typically bright red or dark purple and contains a single hard stone. It grows on a tree and is popular for its sweet or tart flavor in various foods and drinks.

mango

A1

A mango is a sweet tropical fruit with a smooth skin, a large hard seed in the middle, and juicy orange or yellow flesh. It is commonly eaten raw, juiced, or used as an ingredient in various sweet and savory dishes.

kiwi

A1

A small, oval fruit with a thin, brown, hairy skin and bright green or yellow flesh containing many tiny black seeds. It is known for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor and is often eaten raw after peeling.

raspberry

A1

A small, soft red fruit that grows on a bush and is made of many tiny parts. It has a sweet and slightly tart taste and is often used in desserts and jams.

potato

A1

A round or oval root vegetable with a thin brown, red, or yellow skin and white or yellow flesh inside. It is one of the most common staple foods and can be prepared by boiling, baking, or frying.

carrot

A1

A carrot is a long, orange root vegetable that has a crunchy texture. It is a healthy food that can be eaten raw, boiled, or baked in many different dishes.

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