Thyme /taɪm/
Thyme is a herb from the mint family, scientifically known as Thymus vulgaris.
This plant is native to Europe and Asia, but it is widely cultivated around the world.
Thyme has a strong, earthy flavor that makes it popular in many cuisines, especially Mediterranean dishes.
The plant has small, green leaves and produces tiny purple flowers in the summer.
Both fresh and dried thyme can be used for cooking, and it pairs well with meats, vegetables, and soups.
In addition to its culinary uses, thyme is known for its medicinal properties, including antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Herbal teas made from thyme can also help soothe coughs and sore throats.
百里香是一种属于薄荷科的香草，学名为Thymus vulgaris。
这种植物原产于欧洲和亚洲，但在世界各地广泛种植。
百里香具有浓烈的土味，因此在许多菜肴中非常受欢迎，尤其是在地中海菜中。
这种植物有小小的绿色叶子，夏天会开出微小的紫色花朵。
新鲜和干燥的百里香都可以用于烹饪，它与肉类、蔬菜和汤很搭配。
除了烹饪用途，百里香还以其药用特性而闻名，包括抗菌和抗真菌效果。
用百里香制作的草药茶还可以帮助舒缓咳嗽和喉咙痛。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. Thyme is a herb from the ______ family.
（rose / mint / sunflower）
2. This plant is native to Europe and ______.
（Africa / Asia / South America）
3. Thyme has a strong and ______ flavor.
（sweet / woody / earthy）
4. The plant produces tiny purple ______ in the summer.
（flowers / fruits / leaves）
5. Both fresh and ______ thyme can be used for cooking.
（dried / green / frozen）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
You can add ______ to your soup for extra flavor.
（可选词：thyme, sugar, salt）
Many chefs use ______ in their Mediterranean dishes.
（可选词：thyme, garlic, chili）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Using thyme makes the dish taste better ______.
（可选词：even if it is simple, because it has a strong flavor, while cooking）
Thyme is useful not only in cooking ______.
（可选词：but also for medicinal purposes, after meals, before exercise）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- mint
- Asia
- earthy
- flowers
- dried
句型模仿：
You can add thyme to your soup for extra flavor.
Many chefs use thyme in their Mediterranean dishes.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Using thyme makes the dish taste better because it has a strong flavor.
Thyme is useful not only in cooking but also for medicinal purposes.
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