Vinegar /ˈvɪnɪɡər/
Vinegar is a sour liquid that is used as a condiment and preservative.
It is made by fermenting alcohol, which creates acetic acid.
There are many types of vinegar, including white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar.
Vinegar is commonly used in salad dressings, marinades, and pickling vegetables.
It is known for its sharp taste, which can enhance the flavors of various dishes.
Many people also use vinegar for cleaning because of its antibacterial properties.
醋是一种酸味液体，用作调味品和防腐剂。
它通过发酵酒精制成，产生醋酸。
醋有许多种类，包括白醋、苹果醋和香醋。
醋常用于沙拉酱、腌制和腌制蔬菜。
它以其尖锐的味道而闻名，可以增强各种菜肴的风味。
许多人还用醋来清洁，因为它具有抗菌特性。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Vinegar is a sour liquid used as a ______ and preservative.
（a. condiment / b. dessert / c. drink）
2. It is made by fermenting ______, which creates acetic acid.
（a. sugar / b. water / c. alcohol）
3. Some common types of vinegar include white vinegar and ______ vinegar.
（a. rice / b. grape / c. apple cider）
4. Vinegar is often used in salads and ______.
（a. soups / b. marinades / c. desserts）
5. The sharp taste of vinegar can enhance the ______ of dishes.
（a. smell / b. flavor / c. texture）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What is the main characteristic of vinegar?
A) It is sweet
B) It is sour
C) It is spicy
7. Which of the following is a common use for vinegar?
A) In baking cakes
B) In salad dressings
C) In making ice cream
8. What is produced when alcohol ferments?
A) Sugar
B) Acetic acid
C) Salt
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. Many chefs use vinegar to make their dishes taste ______.
（可选答案：better, worse, harder）
10. Vinegar can be used to ______ vegetables when making pickles.
（可选答案：freeze, marinate, boil）
11. In addition to cooking, people also use vinegar for ______.
（可选答案：cleaning, painting, baking）
12. The strong flavor of vinegar makes it a great ______ for various foods.
（可选答案：replacement, dressing, food）
练习答案✅
- a. condiment
- c. alcohol
- c. apple cider
- b. marinades
- b. flavor
- B) It is sour
- B) In salad dressings
- B) Acetic acid
- better
- marinate
- cleaning
- dressing
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