Fennel /ˈfɛn.əl/
Fennel is a flowering plant in the carrot family, known scientifically as Foeniculum vulgare.
This plant is native to the Mediterranean region but is now grown in many countries around the world.
Fennel has a distinctive anise-like flavor, which makes it popular in cooking and herbal remedies.
The plant has tall, feathery leaves and produces small yellow flowers in the summer.
Both the bulbs and seeds of fennel are edible and can be used in various dishes like salads and soups.
Fennel seeds are commonly used as a spice, often found in Italian sausages and Indian curries.
In addition to its culinary uses, fennel is also believed to have health benefits, including aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.
茴香是一种属于胡萝卜科的开花植物，学名为Foeniculum vulgare。
这种植物原产于地中海地区，但现在在世界许多国家都有种植。
茴香具有独特的茴香味，这使其在烹饪和草药疗法中很受欢迎。
这种植物有高高的羽状叶子，夏天会开出小小的黄色花朵。
茴香的根茎和种子都可食用，可以用于沙拉和汤等多种菜肴中。
茴香种子常被用作香料，常见于意大利香肠和印度咖喱中。
除了烹饪用途，茴香还被认为具有健康益处，包括促进消化和减少炎症。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. Fennel is a flowering plant in the ______ family.
（cabbage / carrot / rose）
2. This plant is native to the ______ region.
（tropical / Arctic / Mediterranean）
3. Fennel has a distinctive ______ flavor.
（bitter / spicy / anise-like）
4. The plant produces small yellow ______ in the summer.
（flowers / leaves / fruits）
5. Both the bulbs and ______ of fennel are edible.
（roots / seeds / stems）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
You can use ______ in salads for extra flavor.
（可选词：fennel, lettuce, beans）
Many people enjoy drinking tea made from ______.
（可选词：fennel, ginger, mint）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Using fennel in cooking makes dishes taste better ______.
（可选词：even if they are simple, because of its unique flavor, while preparing）
Fennel is popular in many cuisines ______.
（可选词：during holidays, to enhance flavor, after cooking）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- carrot
- Mediterranean
- anise-like
- flowers
- seeds
句型模仿：
You can use fennel in salads for extra flavor.
Many people enjoy drinking tea made from fennel.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Using fennel in cooking makes dishes taste better because of its unique flavor.
Fennel is popular in many cuisines to enhance flavor.
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