A1 noun 中性 #3,721 最常用

egg

/ɛɡ/

An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.

例句

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1

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

2

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

3

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

词族

名词
egg
Verb
egg
形容词
eggy
相关
eggshell
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记忆技巧

The word 'egg' starts with an 'e'. Imagine the letter 'e' as a little chicken sitting on a round egg.

快速测验

How many ____ do we need for the cake?

正确!

正确答案是: eggs

例句

1

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

everyday

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

2

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

formal

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

3

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

informal

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

4

The avian egg provides a nutrient-rich environment for the developing embryo.

academic

The avian egg provides a nutrient-rich environment for the developing embryo.

5

Our company supplies liquid egg products to major industrial bakeries.

business

Our company supplies liquid egg products to major industrial bakeries.

词族

名词
egg
Verb
egg
形容词
eggy
相关
eggshell

常见搭配

scrambled eggs scrambled eggs
hard-boiled egg hard-boiled egg
fried egg fried egg
egg white egg white
raw egg raw egg

常用短语

to walk on eggshells

to be extremely cautious about what one says or does

to have egg on one's face

to be embarrassed by something stupid one has done

a good egg

a person who is kind, honest, or reliable

容易混淆的词

egg vs edge

Edge refers to the outside limit of an object, while egg is a food item; they sound similar but have different vowel sounds.

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使用说明

In cooking, the word 'egg' usually refers to a chicken's egg. If using eggs from other animals like ducks or quails, the animal name must be specified.

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常见错误

Learners often treat 'egg' as uncountable and say 'I want some egg,' but it is a countable noun and should be 'an egg' or 'some eggs.'

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记忆技巧

The word 'egg' starts with an 'e'. Imagine the letter 'e' as a little chicken sitting on a round egg.

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词源

From the Old Norse word 'egg', which replaced the native Old English word 'æg'.

语法模式

Countable noun Requires the article 'an' (an egg) Regular plural form: eggs
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文化背景

Eggs are a significant symbol of new life and are central to Easter traditions, where they are often dyed or made of chocolate.

快速测验

How many ____ do we need for the cake?

正确!

正确答案是: eggs

更多Food词汇

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

tea

A1

A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.

meat

A1

Meat is the flesh of animals, such as cows, pigs, or chickens, that is used as food. It is a common source of protein and is usually cooked before being eaten.

fish

A1

A fish is an animal that lives in water, has scales and fins, and breathes through gills. As a food item, it refers to the flesh of these animals eaten by humans.

chicken

A1

A chicken is a type of domestic bird kept on farms for its eggs and meat. In a culinary context, it refers to the flesh of this bird used as food.

banana

A1

A banana is a long, curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh inside. It is a popular tropical fruit that is easy to peel and eat raw as a snack.

grape

A1

A grape is a small, round or oval fruit that grows in clusters on a vine. It is typically green, purple, or red and can be eaten fresh or used to make juice, wine, and raisins.

strawberry

A1

A strawberry is a small, juicy, red fruit that is heart-shaped and has tiny seeds on its outer skin. It grows on low-lying plants and is widely enjoyed for its sweet, slightly tart flavor in desserts and snacks.

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.

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