chow
chow — noun
1. food that is ready to be eaten, especially as part of a meal or at an informal s
food that is ready to be eaten, especially as part of a meal or at an informal social event.
After the hike, Felipe could not wait to dig into the hot chow at camp.
uncountable without article: 'dig into the hot chow'
Trang always brings plenty of chow whenever the group goes on a road trip.
pattern: 'plenty of chow' as mass noun
Night market stalls sold every kind of chow, from grilled meat to sweet rice balls.
Rania grabbed a container of leftover chow from the fridge before heading out to class.
The food truck served cheap tasty chow that brought students back every lunch break.
文法句型
uncountable — no article for generic reference
用法筆記
Only used in informal spoken or casual written contexts. Avoid in academic or formal writing — use 'food' or 'meal' instead.
常見錯誤
2. a dog breed from China that has a thick furry coat, a tail that curls up, and a
a dog breed from China that has a thick furry coat, a tail that curls up, and a tongue that is dark blue or black in colour.
Our neighbour's chow has a thick golden coat and a tail curled over its back.
possessive + 'chow': 'neighbour's chow'
Jin's grandmother used to breed chow dogs on her farm in the hills.
A chow needs regular brushing because its fur can easily become tangled and matted.
At the dog show, a young chow sat beside its owner watching the crowd calmly.
Chows are known for deep loyalty to their family but stay cautious around strangers.
- chow chow
the full, more formal name for the breed
文法句型
countable — a chow / two chows
用法筆記
The full name 'chow chow' is also common. The breed's tongue colour — a deep blue-black — is a distinctive trait that sets it apart from most other dog breeds.
chow — verb
- chowpresent simple I / you / we / they
- chows3rd person singular
- chowing-ing form
- chowedpast simple
1. to eat food quickly or with enthusiasm — typically used with a particle such as
to eat food quickly or with enthusiasm — typically used with a particle such as 'down', 'on', or 'through'.
The children chowed down on pizza and cake at the birthday party.
phrasal pattern: 'chow down on [food]'
Eitan chowed through a huge bowl of noodles before heading back to the worksite.
After the meeting, everyone chowed on the sandwiches the team had ordered.
Let us grab some burgers and chow before the movie starts at seven.
Nkechi chowed down on an ear of grilled corn dripping with butter and spices.
文法句型
chow (down) (on + noun)
chow through + noun
用法筆記
Almost always appears with 'down' (most common), 'on', or 'through'. The bare form 'chow' without a particle is rare and generally limited to imperative constructions like 'Let's chow'.