Unit 04 :
Kitchen and Dining Room 廚房與餐廳
Vocabulary
Let’s learn about the different vocabulary of kitchenware.
Part 1
1. freezer /ˈfriː.zɚ/
(n.) 冷凍櫃;冰櫃
a container, operated by electricity, that stores food at a very cold temperature so that it becomes solid and can be kept safely for a long time
a chest freezer
臥式冰櫃
2. dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑː.ʃɚ/
(n.) 洗碗機
a machine that washes dirty plates, cups, forks, etc.
3. cupboard /ˈkʌb.ɚd/
(n.)櫥櫃;壁櫥;壁櫃
a piece of furniture or a small part of a room with a door or doors behind which there is space for storing things, usually on shelves
a built-in cupboard
內置壁櫥
4. pantry /ˈpæn.tri/
(n.)食品貯藏室,食品儲藏櫃
a small room or large cupboard in a house where food is kept
5. kettle /ˈket̬.əl/
(n.)水壺,開水壺
a container for boiling water, that has a lid, handle, and spout and is made from plastic or metal
6. benchtop /ˈbentʃ.tɑːp/
(n.)(廚房的)操作臺,工作臺
a flat surface in a kitchen, especially on top of low furniture, on which food can be prepared
7. rack /ræk/
(n.)架子;擱物架
a frame or shelf, often formed of bars, that is used to hold things
a plate rack
盤碟架
8. funnel /ˈfʌn.əl/
(n.)漏斗
an object that has a wide round opening at the top, sloping sides, and a narrow tube at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into containers with narrow necks
(v.)(使)流經漏斗;(使)經過漏斗形口子
to put something, or to travel, through a funnel or something that acts like a funnel
After you grind the coffee, use a funnel to pour it into the jar.
磨好咖啡後,用漏斗將其倒入罐中。
9. grinder /ˈɡraɪn.dɚ/
(n.)碾磨器械,研磨機
a machine used to rub or press something until it becomes a powder
a coffee/pepper grinder
咖啡豆/辣椒碾磨機
10. silverware /ˈsɪl.vɚ.wer/
(n.)銀器(尤指家用器皿)
objects, especially knives, forks, spoons, etc., made of silver
Exercise 1
While cooking, do you know how to make the food flavorful?
How many seasoning and spices do you know?
Try to discuss it with your tutor.
allspice
anise
basil
bay leaf
cinnamon
clove
coriander
cumin
nutmeg
parsley
rosemary
turmeric
Part 2
11. corkscrew /ˈkɔːrk.skruː/
(n.)(拔軟木塞的)瓶塞鑽,螺絲起子
a device for removing corks from bottles, that consists of a handle with a twisted metal rod to push into the cork and pull it out
12. tinfoil /ˈtɪn.fɔɪl/
(n.)(尤指用來包裹食物以儲存或烹製的)錫箔,錫紙
shiny, metal material, as thin as paper, that is used especially for wrapping food in order to store it or cook it
13. scoop /skuːp/
(n.)勺子;戽斗
a tool with a deep bowl-shaped end that is used to dig out and move a soft substance or powder
a measuring scoop
量匙
14. cleaver /ˈkliː.vɚ/
(n.)大砍刀;剁肉刀
a heavy knife with a large square blade
a meat cleaver
剁肉刀
15. sharpener /ˈʃɑːr.pən.ɚ/
(n.)磨具;削具
a machine or tool for making things such as pencils or knives sharper
a pencil/knife sharpener
削鉛筆器/磨刀石
16. peeler /ˈpiː.lɚ/
(n.)去皮器,削皮器
a kitchen tool for removing the skin of fruit and vegetables
a vegetable/potato peeler
蔬菜/馬鈴薯削皮器
17. grater /ˈɡreɪ.t̬ɚ/
(n.)(用來粉碎食物的)磨碎器,擦子
a metal device with holes surrounded by sharp edges used to cut food into small pieces
18. oven glove /ˈʌv.ən ˌɡlʌv/
(n.)烤箱手套;隔熱手套
a thick covering for the hand, used for taking hot things out of an oven
19. extractor /ɪkˈstræk.tɚ/
(n.)提取機;榨取機
a machine used to remove something
a juice extractor
榨汁機
20. tongs /tɑːŋz/
(n.)鉗子
a device used for picking up objects, consisting of two long pieces joined at one end and pressed together at the other end in order to hold an object between them
a pair of tongs
一把鉗子
Exercise 2
How many cooking methods do you know?
Try to share your ideas with your tutor.
roast
stew
toast
fry
mash
squeeze
grate
chop
whip
grill
sprinkle
crumby
Part 3
21. stove /stoʊv/
(n.)(用於烹飪的)爐灶
a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top
22. whisk /wɪsk/
(v.)攪打(雞蛋、鮮奶油等)
to beat eggs, cream, etc. with a special tool in order to add air and make the food light
(n.)(廚房中的)攪拌器
a kitchen tool that you use for beating food such as eggs and cream in order to add air and make it light
Using a whisk, blend the ingredients thoroughly.
手持式攪拌器
23. wok /wɑːk/
(n.)(中國的)炒鍋,鑊子
a large, bowl-shaped Chinese pan used for frying food quickly in hot oil
Heat some oil in a wok, then add the vegetables and stir-fry for two minutes.
鍋裡放些油加熱,然後再加入蔬菜翻炒兩分鐘。
24. spatula /ˈspætʃ.ə.lə/
(n.)(炊具中的)刮刀,鍋鏟; 抹刀
a cooking utensil with a wide, flat blade that is not sharp, used especially for lifting food out of pans
25. ladle /bɪˈdeɪ/
(n.)(尤指盛湯用的)大湯匙
a very big spoon with a long handle and a deep cup-shaped part used especially for serving soup
(v.)(用湯匙)盛,舀
to put soup or other liquid food into bowls to give to people, using a ladle
a soup ladle
大湯匙
26. strainer /ˈstreɪ.nɚ/
(n.)濾器;濾網;濾盆
a kitchen utensil with a lot of holes in it for separating liquid from solid
a tea strainer
茶漏
27. sieve /sɪv/
(n.)篩;濾器
a tool consisting of wood, plastic, or metal frame with a wire or plastic net attached to it. You use it either to separate solids from a liquid, or you rub larger solids through it to make them smaller
Pass the sauce through a sieve to remove any lumps.
用篩子濾去醬汁中的殘渣。
28. plastic wrap /ˌplæs.tɪk ˈræp/
(n.)塑膠薄膜;保鮮膜
thin, transparent, plastic material, used for wrapping food to keep it fresh
I’ve put some plastic wrap over the salad.
我已經在沙拉上罩了保鮮膜。
29. mold /moʊld/
(n.)模子,模具;鑄模
a hollow container with a particular shape into which soft or liquid substances are poured, so that when the substance becomes hard it takes the shape of the container
a cake/jelly mold
蛋糕/果凍模具
30. timer /ˈtaɪ.mɚ/
(n.)定時器;計時器
a device that makes a sound when a particular number of minutes, hours, etc. have gone past
He set the timer on the oven to/for 20 minutes.
他給烤箱定時器定了20分鐘。
Exercise 3
DISCUSSION
Share your ideas with the tutor!
What dish or food are you best at cooking?
Are cooking shows popular in your country? Do you watch any cooking shows?
Is it important for husbands to know how to cook?
If you had your own personal chef, what meal would you ask for most?