cheese
Significado: A food made from milk curds; to smile for a photo
'Cheese' is a dairy product made from curdled milk, ranging from soft varieties like brie to hard ones like cheddar. 'Say cheese!' is the traditional prompt for smiling in photos, and 'cheesy' informally means corny or tacky.
Ejemplos
- Would you like some cheese with your crackers? 你想在饼干上加些奶酪吗?¿Te gustaría algo de queso con tus galletas?クラッカーにチーズはいかがですか?크래커에 치즈 좀 드시겠어요?
- Britain produces over 700 varieties of cheese. 英国生产超过700种奶酪。Gran Bretaña produce más de 700 variedades de queso.イギリスは700種類以上のチーズを生産しています。영국은 700가지가 넘는 종류의 치즈를 생산합니다.
- Say cheese for the photograph! 拍照时说茄子!¡Di patata para la foto!写真を撮るのでチーズと言って!사진 찍을 테니 치즈 하세요!
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'cēse', from West Germanic *kasjus, borrowed from Latin 'caseus' (cheese). One of the earliest Latin food words adopted into Germanic languages during the Roman period.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
From Latin 'caseus' meaning cheese. Britain has a rich cheese-making tradition, with famous varieties including Stilton, Cheddar, and Wensleydale. The phrase 'say cheese' became popular because the 'ee' sound naturally forms a smile.
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