Sage /seɪdʒ/
Sage is an herb from the mint family, scientifically known as Salvia officinalis.
This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens around the world.
The leaves of the sage plant are gray-green and fuzzy, and they can be used fresh or dried.
Sage is often added to meats, soups, and sauces to enhance flavor.
In addition to its culinary uses, sage has been used in traditional medicine for digestive issues and anti-inflammatory properties.
Sage can also be used to make herbal teas, providing a warm beverage with potential health benefits.
鼠尾草是一种属于薄荷科的草本植物，学名为Salvia officinalis。
这种植物原产于地中海地区，广泛栽培于世界各地的花园中。
鼠尾草植物的叶子呈灰绿色且带有毛茸茸的质感，可以新鲜使用或干燥后使用。
鼠尾草常被添加到肉类、汤和调味汁中，以增强风味。
除了在烹饪中的应用，鼠尾草也被传统医学用来治疗消化问题和抗炎症。
鼠尾草也可以用来制作草药茶，提供一种温暖饮品，具有潜在的健康益处。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. Sage is an herb from the ______ family.
（rose / mint / lily）
2. This plant is native to the ______ region.
（desert / Mediterranean / polar）
3. Sage has a strong and ______ flavor.
（sweet / bland / earthy）
4. The leaves of the sage plant are ______ and fuzzy.
（smooth / gray-green / bright green）
5. Sage is often used in dishes like ______.
（salads / desserts / meats）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
You can use ______ to enhance the flavor of your meat.
（可选词：sage, lemon, butter）
Many people enjoy drinking tea made from ______.
（可选词：sage, honey, apples）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Using sage in cooking makes dishes taste better ______.
（可选词：because it has a strong flavor, even if they are simple, while preparing）
Sage is known for its health benefits ______.
（可选词：but also for its flavor, in addition to cooking, before meals）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- mint
- Mediterranean
- earthy
- gray-green
- meats
句型模仿：
You can use sage to enhance the flavor of your meat.
Many people enjoy drinking tea made from sage.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Using sage in cooking makes dishes taste better because it has a strong flavor.
Sage is known for its health benefits in addition to cooking.
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