BLT
Meaning: A bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich — a classic American deli staple.
The BLT is one of America's most popular sandwiches. It's simple — crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, mayo, and toasted bread — but the combination is perfect. It's a diner and deli classic, and every American knows the acronym. The quality of the tomato is considered essential.
Examples
- I'll have a BLT on toasted sourdough, please. 请给我来一个烤酸面包的BLT。Ponme un BLT en pan de masa madre tostado, por favor.トーストしたサワードウでBLTをお願いします。토스트한 사워도우에 BLT 주세요.
- Nothing beats a BLT when the tomatoes are in season. 番茄当季的时候,没什么比得上一个BLT。Nada supera a un BLT cuando los tomates están de temporada.トマトが旬の時期のBLTに勝るものはない。토마토가 제철일 때 BLT를 이길 수 있는 건 없어.
- She adds avocado to her BLT, which technically makes it a BLAT. 她在BLT里加了牛油果——严格来说那就变成BLAT了。Ella le pone aguacate al BLT, lo que técnicamente lo convierte en un BLAT.彼女はBLTにアボカドを足す——厳密にはそれはBLATになる。그녀는 BLT에 아보카도를 추가해——엄밀히 말하면 그건 BLAT가 되는 거지.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: delis, diners, lunch
Tone: everyday, classic
✓ Do Say
- I'll have a BLT.我要一个BLT。Ponme un BLT.BLTをください。BLT 주세요.
- You can never go wrong with a BLT.点BLT永远不会错。Con un BLT nunca fallas.BLTを頼んで間違いはない。BLT는 절대 실패하지 않아.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't make a BLT with bad tomatoes — the tomato is the star, and a mealy off-season tomato ruins it不要用不好的番茄做BLT——番茄是主角,粉质的反季番茄会毁掉它No hagas un BLT con tomates malos — el tomate es la estrella, y un tomate harinoso fuera de temporada lo arruinaまずいトマトでBLTを作らないこと——トマトが主役であり、水っぽい旬外れのトマトは台無しにする안 좋은 토마토로 BLT를 만들지 말 것——토마토가 주인공이며, 물렁물렁한 비수기 토마토는 다 망친다
Origin & History
The BLT emerged in American diners in the mid-20th century, though its components have been combined since the early 1900s. The acronym 'BLT' became standard menu shorthand by the 1950s-60s.
Cultural Context
Era: Mid-20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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