Introducing the Dish and Ingredients
The speaker introduces the name of the simple dish they will explain and lists all the necessary ingredients, including quantities, to the listener. This involves using vocabulary for food items and measurements.
说话者向听者介绍他们将要解释的简单菜肴的名称，并列出所有必要的食材，包括数量。这涉及到食物名称和度量单位的词汇使用。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
pasta
Pasta is a type of Italian food made from dough, like spaghetti or penne, often boiled and served with sauce. It's a staple in quick meals.
意大利面是一种意大利食物，由面团制成，如意大利面条或笔管面，通常煮熟并配以酱汁食用。它是快速餐食的主食。
crushed tomatoes
Crushed tomatoes are canned tomatoes that have been broken into small pieces, used as a base for sauces in dishes like pasta.
碎番茄是罐装番茄，被打成小块，用作意大利面等菜肴酱料的基础。
minced
Minced means chopped into very small pieces, often used for garlic or herbs to release flavor evenly in cooking.
Minced 意思是切成非常小的块，常用于大蒜或香草，在烹饪中均匀释放风味。
finely chopped
Finely chopped means cut into tiny, even pieces, like for onions, to make them cook quickly and blend into sauces.
细碎切的意思是切成细小、均匀的块状，比如洋葱，为了让它们快速煮熟并融入酱汁。
oregano
Oregano is a dried herb with a strong, earthy flavor, commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean recipes like pasta sauces.
牛至是一种干燥的香草，具有强烈的泥土风味，常用于意大利和地中海菜肴，如意大利面酱。
basil
Basil is an herb with a sweet, fresh aroma, used dried or fresh in Italian dishes; dried basil adds flavor to tomato-based sauces.
罗勒是一种带有甜美、新鲜香气的草本植物，在意大利菜肴中可干燥或新鲜使用；干燥罗勒为番茄基酱料增添风味。
garnish
A garnish is a small amount of food, like chopped parsley, added at the end to decorate and improve the taste of a dish.
配菜是一种少量的食物，如切碎的欧芹，在最后添加以装饰并改善菜肴的味道。
pantry staples
Pantry staples are basic ingredients like salt, oil, or herbs that you always keep in your kitchen cupboard for everyday cooking.
食品储藏室的基本食材是指盐、油或香草等基本原料，您总是将它们存放在厨房橱柜中，用于日常烹饪。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
For the ingredients, you'll need one box of your favorite pasta, about 400 grams usually.
This sentence introduces ingredients with 'for the ingredients, you'll need' to list items clearly. It's useful for recipes; 'about' shows approximate quantities, common in casual cooking instructions.
这个句子使用 'for the ingredients, you'll need' 来介绍材料，以清晰列出物品。它对食谱很有用；'about' 表示近似数量，在休闲烹饪说明中很常见。
Then you'll need one can of crushed tomatoes, around 700 to 800 grams.
Using 'then' connects items in a sequence, helping to build a list step by step. This pattern is great for explaining shopping lists or recipe parts; 'around' indicates a range for flexibility.
使用'然后'将项目连接成序列，帮助逐步构建列表。这种模式非常适合解释购物清单或食谱部分；'around'表示一个范围以提供灵活性。
What else?
This short question prompts more information in a conversation. It's practical for interviews or discussions, like asking for additional details in a recipe or instructions.
这个简短的问题在对话中促使提供更多信息。它在面试或讨论中很实用，比如在食谱或说明中询问额外细节。
Do I need any herbs or spices?
This uses 'do I need' to ask about requirements, with 'any' for unspecified items. It's useful in shopping or cooking contexts to clarify if extras like seasonings are necessary.
这使用 'do I need' 来询问要求，使用 'any' 表示未指定的物品。在购物或烹饪情境中，用于澄清是否需要像调味品这样的额外物品。
A teaspoon of dried oregano, half a teaspoon of dried basil, and then a quarter cup of fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish at the end.
This lists measurements precisely with units like 'teaspoon' and 'cup,' using 'and then' for addition. It's key for recipe accuracy; explains purpose ('for garnish') to show when to use items.
这精确列出测量值，使用如‘茶匙’和‘杯’的单位，并用‘and then’表示添加。这对食谱准确性至关重要；解释用途（‘for garnish’）以显示何时使用物品。
Don't forget salt and pepper to taste, and about two tablespoons of olive oil.
'Don't forget' reminds someone of essentials, and 'to taste' means add until it tastes right, common in cooking for personalization. Useful for giving complete recipe advice.
‘Don't forget’提醒某人必需品，‘to taste’意思是加到味道合适为止，在烹饪中常见用于个性化。有助于给出完整的食谱建议。
That's all you need for the ingredients. Ready for the steps?
This concludes a list with 'that's all' and transitions with a question. It's helpful for structuring explanations, like moving from ingredients to instructions in a tutorial or guide.
这以‘就这些’结束列表，并以问题过渡。它有助于结构化解释，比如在教程或指南中从材料过渡到说明。