shortening

Cream the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.

用法提示：shortening 是不可数名词，此处指烘焙用的油脂（起酥油）。

For a flaky pie crust, cut the shortening into the flour with a pastry blender.

用法提示：shortening 是名词，作 cut 的宾语，表示烘焙用油脂。

Vegetable shortening stays solid at room temperature, which makes it useful in baking.

用法提示：shortening 为不可数名词，作主语，指起酥油/烘焙油脂。

the dress needs shortening