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microwave

/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv/

A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.

例句

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1

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

2

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

3

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

词族

名词
microwave
Verb
microwave
形容词
microwavable
相关
micro-waves
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记忆技巧

Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!

快速测验

If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.

正确!

正确答案是: microwave

例句

1

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

everyday

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

2

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

formal

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

3

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

informal

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

4

The microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.

academic

The microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.

5

The company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.

business

The company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.

词族

名词
microwave
Verb
microwave
形容词
microwavable
相关
micro-waves

常见搭配

microwave meal microwave meal
microwave-safe dish microwave-safe dish
put in the microwave put in the microwave
reheat in the microwave reheat in the microwave
microwave popcorn microwave popcorn

常用短语

nuke it

to cook something in the microwave

microwave-safe

safe to be used in a microwave

pop it in the microwave

quickly put something in the microwave

容易混淆的词

microwave vs microphone

A microphone is used for recording sound, while a microwave is used for cooking food.

microwave vs microchip

A microchip is a tiny electronic component, not a kitchen appliance.

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使用说明

The word can be used as a noun for the machine or as a verb meaning to cook food in that machine. In casual English, 'microwave' is much more common than the full term 'microwave oven'.

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常见错误

Learners often forget to check if a container is 'microwave-safe' before using it. Some learners confuse the verb form and say 'heat it with the microwave' instead of 'microwave it' or 'heat it in the microwave'.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!

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词源

Derived from the prefix 'micro-' meaning small and 'wave', referring to the short electromagnetic wavelengths used by the device.

语法模式

Countable noun: one microwave, two microwaves Used with the preposition 'in' when referring to the location of food Regular verb: microwave, microwaved, microwaving
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文化背景

In many Western countries, the microwave is an essential household item for busy families and individuals who rely on quick meal preparation.

快速测验

If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.

正确!

正确答案是: microwave

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