potato
含义: A starchy tuberous vegetable that grows underground
A potato is a starchy, tuberous vegetable that grows underground and is one of the world's most important food crops. Potatoes can be prepared in many ways including boiling, baking, frying, and mashing. In British cuisine, chips (thick-cut fried potatoes) and crisps (thin sliced and fried) are popular forms.
例句
- Would you like boiled or mashed potatoes with your dinner? 您晚餐想要煮土豆还是土豆泥?¿Quieres patatas hervidas o puré de patatas con tu cena?夕食にはゆでたジャガイモとマッシュポテトのどちらがいいですか?저녁 식사에 삶은 감자와 으깬 감자 중 어느 것을 드시겠어요?
- She planted potatoes in her vegetable garden. 她在菜园里种了土豆。Plantó patatas en su huerto.彼女は家庭菜園にジャガイモを植えました。그녀는 텃밭에 감자를 심었습니다.
- Fish and chips is a classic British dish. 炸鱼薯条是一道经典的英国菜。El pescado con patatas fritas es un plato clásico británico.フィッシュアンドチップスは伝統的なイギリス料理です。피시 앤드 칩스는 전통적인 영국 요리입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Spanish 'patata', a blend of Taino 'batata' (sweet potato) and Quechua 'papa' (potato). The word merged two different New World tubers into one English term.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
Originally from the Andes mountains in South America, the potato was brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Initially viewed with suspicion, it eventually became a staple food that transformed European agriculture.
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