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hunt for truffles
hunt for 表示“搜寻”，truffle 常用复数形式。
The pigs are trained to hunt for truffles in the forest.
这些猪经过训练，在森林里寻找块菌。
块菌
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
块菌
any of various highly prized edible fungi of the genus Tuber that grow underground, found naturally in southwestern Europe
The pigs are trained to hunt for truffles in the forest.
这些猪经过训练，在森林里寻找块菌。
块菌属(Tuber)的各种可食用真菌,生长于南欧土壤中；亦称地坚果。
Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.
一种珍贵的可食用地下真菌,属于块菌属；自然生长于西南欧
any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
块菌属的可食用地下真菌
edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
奶油巧克力糖果
creamy chocolate candy
We found a fresh truffle while foraging in the forest.
我们在森林里觅食时发现了一颗新鲜的块菌。
The chef shaved a truffle over the pasta to add a rich aroma.
厨师把一块块菌切成薄片撒在意大利面上，以增添浓郁的香味。
These truffles only grow in certain parts of southern Europe.
这些块菌只生长在南欧的某些地区。
hunt for 表示“搜寻”，truffle 常用复数形式。
The pigs are trained to hunt for truffles in the forest.
这些猪经过训练，在森林里寻找块菌。
truffle 可作定语修饰名词，如 truffle oil（块菌油）。
Truffle oil adds a rich flavor to pasta.
块菌油为意大利面增添浓郁的风味。
truffle 是可数名词，单数前需加冠词 a/an。
This sauce contains a whole truffle.
这种酱汁含有整块块菌。
Not this
I found truffle under the tree.
Use this
I found a truffle under the tree.
truffle 是可数名词，单数形式不能单独使用；在首次提到一个具体事物时，需要加不定冠词 a。
Not this
There are many truffle in this forest.
Use this
There are many truffles in this forest.
truffle 是可数名词，被 many 修饰时要用复数形式 truffles。
Not this
I like truffle very much.
Use this
I like truffles very much.
表示喜欢某类事物时，可数名词 truffle 要用复数形式 truffles 泛指，而不是单数。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
黑块菌（黑松露）
The black truffle is one of the most expensive ingredients in the world.
黑块菌是世界上最昂贵的食材之一。
白块菌（白松露）
White truffles are usually served raw and shaved over pasta.
白块菌通常生食，刨片撒在意面上。
寻找块菌
They went truffle hunting with a trained dog.
他们带着受过训练的狗去寻找块菌。
块菌油
Add a few drops of truffle oil to the risotto for extra flavor.
在烩饭里滴几滴块菌油以增加风味。
块菌刨片器
Use a truffle shaver to cut the truffle into thin slices.
用块菌刨片器把块菌切成薄片。
买了很多松露黄油。
The chorus of Nicki Minaj's song 'Truffle Butter' repeats this line, making the phrase famous.
妮琪·米娜的歌曲《松露黄油》的副歌重复了这句歌词，让这个短语广为人知。
Use truffle naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
truffle 里有 ruff（褶皱），块菌表面凹凸多皱，可想象猪鼻一拱就找到它。
语域：neutral 常见场景：cooking and recipes、restaurant dining、food shopping truffle 指块菌时，通常属于中性用词，多用于烹饪、点餐或购买食材等日常场景；在专业或正式的食物描述中也会出现，但词本身不带有明显的正式或随意色彩。
这些词都与 truffle /ˈtrʌfəl/ 押韵，重读元音和后面的辅音相同：ruffle、muffle、shuffle、scuffle、snuffle、duffle。注意 trifle /ˈtraɪfəl/ 拼写相近但发音不同，不要混淆。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.