Marinated /ˈmærɪneɪtɪd/
Marinated means that food has been soaked in a mixture of liquids and spices before cooking or serving.
People marinate foods like meat, fish, or vegetables to add flavor and make them more tender.
The marinade often includes oil, vinegar, herbs, or lemon juice.
Sometimes, food stays in the marinade for a few hours or even overnight.
This process helps the food to taste richer and sometimes changes its color.
Marinated foods are enjoyed in many countries and used in different recipes.
腌制指的是将食物在调味液和香料中浸泡一段时间，然后再烹饪或食用。
人们常会腌制肉类、鱼类或蔬菜，以增加风味，让食物更嫩。
腌料通常包括油、醋、香草或柠檬汁等成分。
有时，食物会在腌料中放置几个小时，甚至一整夜。
这样处理能让食物变得更有味道，有时颜色也会有变化。
世界上许多国家的人们在不同菜肴中都会用到腌制食品。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Marinated food is usually soaked in a mix of liquids and ______.
（a. sugar / b. spices / c. bread） -
People often marinate meat or ______ to make it soft and tasty.
（a. paper / b. metal / c. fish） -
A common ingredient in a marinade is ______.
（a. oil / b. rice / c. cheese） -
Sometimes, food stays in the marinade for several ______.
（a. minutes / b. hours / c. seconds） -
Marinating can change the ______ of food.
（a. color / b. size / c. sound）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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What is one reason to marinate food?
A) To fix broken plates
B) To add flavor
C) To make tea -
Which of the following is NOT usually marinated?
A) Meat
B) Fish
C) Paper -
What can a marinade include?
A) Soap
B) Vinegar
C) Wood
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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Marinated foods are enjoyed in many ______.
（可选答案：countries, shoes, cars） -
A marinade can have lemon juice and ______.
（可选答案：herbs, pens, glass） -
Soaking food in a marinade can make it more ______.
（可选答案：tender, sharp, noisy） -
People might leave food in a marinade for a few hours or ______.
（可选答案：overnight, weekly, quickly）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- b. spices
- c. fish
- a. oil
- b. hours
- a. color
选择题：
6. B) To add flavor
7. C) Paper
8. B) Vinegar
填空题：
9. countries
10. herbs
11. tender
12. overnight
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