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flatbread

UKˈflætbredUSˈflætbred

Meaning

1n.

扁平面包,一种未经发酵或轻微发酵的面团制成的薄而平的面包

Usage

Many cultures have their own versions of flatbread, such as naan from India or tortillas from Mexico.

许多文化都有各自的扁平面包,例如印度的馕或墨西哥的玉米饼。

Flatbread is often cooked quickly on a hot surface like a griddle or stone.

扁平面包通常在热表面(如煎锅或石板)上快速烤制。

You can use flatbread as a base for wraps, pizzas, or even as a side to dip in soups.

你可以用扁平面包作卷饼的皮、披萨的底,甚至作为蘸汤吃的配餐。

Etymology

flatbread 是典型的复合词,由 flat(平)与 bread(面包)直接组合而成,直指其“扁平形状”的物理特征。该词逻辑清晰,通过字面描述定义了这类面包与传统发酵面包的形态差异,生动体现了英语复合词“形义结合”的构词特点。

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