Tarragon /ˈtær.ə.ɡɒn/
Tarragon is a perennial herb belonging to the sunflower family, scientifically known as Artemisia dracunculus.
This herb is native to Europe and Asia but is also widely cultivated in North America.
Tarragon is known for its distinctive, anise-like flavor, making it a popular choice in French cuisine.
The leaves of the tarragon plant are elongated and green, and they can be used fresh or dried.
Tarragon is often added to sauces, salads, and marinades, where it imparts a unique taste.
Besides its culinary applications, tarragon is believed to have medicinal properties that aid digestion and promote appetite.
When cooking, it is advisable to add tarragon towards the end of the cooking process to preserve its flavor.
龙蒿是一种多年生香草，属于向日葵科，学名为Artemisia dracunculus。
这种香草原产于欧洲和亚洲，但在北美也广泛种植。
龙蒿以其独特的茴香味而闻名，是法国菜中常用的成分。
龙蒿植物的叶子细长且呈绿色，可以新鲜使用或干燥后使用。
龙蒿常被添加到酱汁、沙拉和腌泡料中，为菜肴增添独特的味道。
除了烹饪用途，龙蒿被相信具有促进消化和增加食欲的药用特性。
在烹饪时，建议在烹饪过程结束时加入龙蒿，以保留其风味。
配套练习✍️
🔎选择题（Multiple Choice）
1. Tarragon belongs to which plant family?
A) Mint
B) Sunflower
C) Basil
2. What distinctive flavor does tarragon have?
A) Bitter
B) Sweet
C) Anise-like
🔗填空（Fill in the blanks）
3. Tarragon is native to ______ and ______.
（North America, Europe; Asia, Europe; Africa, Asia）
4. The leaves of tarragon are ______ and can be used fresh or dried.
（round, elongated, small）
📝句式转换（Sentence Transformation）
5. Using tarragon enhances the flavor of sauces.
→ Tarragon _______ the flavor of sauces.
6. Tarragon is often added at the beginning of cooking.
→ Tarragon _______ at the end of cooking to preserve its flavor.
练习答案✅
选择题：
- B) Sunflower
- C) Anise-like
填空：
3. Asia, Europe
4. elongated
句式转换：
5. enhances
6. is added
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