a chive
chive 是可数名词,单数形式指一根。
A single chive is all you need to add flavor.
一根细香葱就足以增添风味。
细香葱
先理解核心含义,再看它在真实句子里的用法。
细香葱
chive
A single chive is all you need to add flavor.
一根细香葱就足以增添风味。
常用复数 chives
细香葱(Allium schoenoprasum),一种与洋葱有亲缘关系的多年生植物。
A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
切下的一块;薄片。
A piece cut off; sliver.
刀。
A knife.
多年生植物,具中空圆柱形叶片,用于调味。
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
I sprinkled fresh chives on top of the baked potato.
我在烤土豆上撒了新鲜的细香葱。
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped chives.
食谱要求一汤匙切碎的细香葱。
Chives add a mild onion flavor to salads and soups.
细香葱为沙拉和汤增添淡淡的洋葱味。
chive 是可数名词,单数形式指一根。
A single chive is all you need to add flavor.
一根细香葱就足以增添风味。
烹饪中 chives 常用复数形式,指切碎的葱叶。
Add the chopped chives just before serving.
上桌前再加入切碎的细香葱。
chive 可作定语,表示“细香葱的”,如 chive butter、chive flower。
Chive butter is a simple way to season a steak.
细香葱黄油是给牛排调味的简单方法。
Not this
I need some chive for the soup.
Use this
I need some chives for the soup.
chive 是可数名词,指一根细香葱;在烹饪中通常用复数 chives。some 后接可数名词复数,所以不能说 some chive,要说 some chives。
Not this
Chive is a common herb used in cooking.
Use this
Chives are a common herb used in cooking.
表示细香葱这类植物或调味香草时,英语习惯用复数 chives,并搭配复数动词 are;用单数 chive 只能指“一根葱”,不能概括整类。
Not this
These dumplings are filled with chives and eggs.
Use this
These dumplings are filled with Chinese chives and eggs.
chives 在英语中只指细香葱(chive 的复数),而中文“韭菜”要用 Chinese chives 或 garlic chives。若想表达韭菜鸡蛋馅,直接用 chives 会让英语母语者理解成细香葱,所以应改说 Chinese chives/garlic chives。