B2 adjective 中性

bonito

/bəˈniːtoʊ/

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

例句

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1

I bought some fresh bonito from the market to grill for dinner tonight.

I purchased a fresh medium-sized tuna-like fish at the store to cook over a fire.

2

The director submitted a report on the commercial viability of bonito exports to East Asian markets.

The manager provided a document regarding the business potential of selling these fish to Asian countries.

3

Wait, did you catch that bonito on a lure or using live bait?

Tell me, did you hook that fish with an artificial shiny object or a real small fish?

词族

名词
bonito
形容词
bonitine
相关
Sardini
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Bony-Tuna' — Bonito is like a smaller, boney version of a tuna fish.

快速测验

The traditional Japanese soup stock, dashi, is made by simmering kelp and dried ___ flakes.

正确!

正确答案是: bonito

例句

1

I bought some fresh bonito from the market to grill for dinner tonight.

everyday

I purchased a fresh medium-sized tuna-like fish at the store to cook over a fire.

2

The director submitted a report on the commercial viability of bonito exports to East Asian markets.

business

The manager provided a document regarding the business potential of selling these fish to Asian countries.

3

Wait, did you catch that bonito on a lure or using live bait?

informal

Tell me, did you hook that fish with an artificial shiny object or a real small fish?

4

The Sarda sarda, or Atlantic bonito, is characterized by its streamlined body and dark longitudinal stripes.

academic

The specific species known as Atlantic bonito has a smooth shape and long dark lines on its back.

5

The local government has issued a formal decree regarding the seasonal quotas for bonito harvesting.

formal

The authorities released an official order about the allowed amount of this fish to be caught during the year.

词族

名词
bonito
形容词
bonitine
相关
Sardini

常见搭配

dried bonito flakes thinly sliced and dehydrated fish used as a seasoning
Atlantic bonito a specific species of the fish found in the Atlantic Ocean
bonito stock a liquid base for soup made by simmering the fish
freshly caught bonito a fish that has just been taken from the water
bonito population the total number of these fish living in a certain region

常用短语

dried bonito

fish that has been preserved by removing its moisture

bonito broth

a clear soup made from the essence of the fish

skipjack bonito

a common name for a specific type of tuna often labeled as bonito

容易混淆的词

bonito vs beautiful

In Spanish, 'bonito' means beautiful, but in English, 'bonito' only refers to the fish.

bonito vs tuna

Bonito is a smaller, distinct relative of the tuna with a stronger flavor and firmer flesh.

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使用说明

In English, this word is exclusively a noun. It is almost always used in the context of fishing, marine biology, or international cuisine (specifically Japanese).

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常见错误

English learners with a Romance language background often try to use 'bonito' as an adjective meaning 'pretty.' In English, you must use 'beautiful' or 'lovely' instead.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Bony-Tuna' — Bonito is like a smaller, boney version of a tuna fish.

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词源

Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese 'bonito', meaning 'handsome' or 'good', likely named for the fish's sleek and attractive appearance.

语法模式

countable noun plural can be 'bonito' or 'bonitos'
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文化背景

Bonito is a cornerstone of Japanese culture; when dried and shaved into 'katsuobushi', it forms the base of dashi, the stock used in almost all Japanese savory dishes.

快速测验

The traditional Japanese soup stock, dashi, is made by simmering kelp and dried ___ flakes.

正确!

正确答案是: bonito

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