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meal

/miːl/

A meal is an occasion when food is eaten, or the specific food that is prepared and eaten at a certain time of day. It usually refers to the main eating events such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

例句

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1

I usually cook a simple meal for my family after work.

I normally prepare a basic portion of food for my relatives after my job ends.

2

The wedding guests enjoyed a formal four-course meal.

The people at the wedding ate a multi-part professional dinner.

3

Let's go get a quick meal before the movie starts.

Let's go find something fast to eat before the film begins.

词族

名词
meal
形容词
mealy
相关
mealtime
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Meal' as 'Me' + 'All' — it is 'all' the food 'me' (I) eat at one time.

快速测验

After the long hike, we were very hungry and enjoyed a large ___.

正确!

正确答案是: meal

例句

1

I usually cook a simple meal for my family after work.

everyday

I normally prepare a basic portion of food for my relatives after my job ends.

2

The wedding guests enjoyed a formal four-course meal.

formal

The people at the wedding ate a multi-part professional dinner.

3

Let's go get a quick meal before the movie starts.

informal

Let's go find something fast to eat before the film begins.

4

A balanced meal should include protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables.

academic

A healthy serving of food needs to contain various nutritional groups.

5

We finalized the details of the contract during a business meal.

business

We finished the agreement while eating together for work purposes.

词族

名词
meal
形容词
mealy
相关
mealtime

常见搭配

hot meal food that is served at a warm temperature
home-cooked meal food prepared in one's own house
three-course meal a large meal consisting of a starter, main, and dessert
square meal a solid, satisfying, and balanced portion of food
light meal a small amount of food that is not heavy

常用短语

make a meal of something

to spend more time or energy on a task than is necessary

a square meal

a full and satisfying dinner

set meal

a collection of dishes served for a fixed price

容易混淆的词

meal vs dish

A 'dish' is one specific type of food or a recipe, whereas a 'meal' is the entire event or collection of food eaten at once.

meal vs food

'Food' is the general substance we eat, while 'meal' refers to the specific occasion or portion of eating.

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使用说明

Use 'meal' when talking about the ritual of eating at a specific time (like lunch). It is a countable noun, so you can have 'two meals a day'.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'I ate a good food' instead of 'I had a good meal'. Remember that 'meal' describes the occasion, while 'food' describes the substance.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Meal' as 'Me' + 'All' — it is 'all' the food 'me' (I) eat at one time.

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词源

Derived from the Old English word 'mǣl', which originally meant a fixed time or a measure.

语法模式

Countable noun (plural: meals) Often follows adjectives (delicious meal, heavy meal) Commonly used with the verbs 'have', 'eat', or 'cook'
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, the 'main meal' of the day is usually dinner, eaten in the evening.

快速测验

After the long hike, we were very hungry and enjoyed a large ___.

正确!

正确答案是: meal

更多Food词汇

cookie

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A cookie is a small, flat, sweet baked food. It is usually made from flour, sugar, and oil or butter, and often includes ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.

menu

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A menu is a list of food and drink options that you can choose from at a restaurant or café. It can also refer to a list of functions or commands displayed on a computer screen.

recipe

A1

A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.

cook

A1

To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.

bake

A1

To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.

fry

A1

A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

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.

egg

A1

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.

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