emmental
emmental — noun
1. A firm, pale-yellow cheese that originated in Switzerland, known for its mild, s
A firm, pale-yellow cheese that originated in Switzerland, known for its mild, slightly nutty taste and the large rounded holes that develop naturally as the cheese ages.
The chef grated fresh emmental over the bubbling potato gratin before serving it.
collocation: grated emmental
A thick slice of emmental melted slowly between two warm pieces of rye bread.
The Watanabe family bought a large wedge of emmental at the Zurich market last spring.
Emmental pairs especially well with fruit because its mild flavour does not overpower sweet grapes.
Omar sliced emmental into thin pieces and arranged them on a wooden cheese board.
- Swiss cheese
Generic term; in North America 'Swiss cheese' usually refers to Emmental-style cheese with holes
文法句型
emmental + verb (singular)
a/an + adjective + emmental (countable)
用法筆記
Can be used as both uncountable (for the food in general: 'emmental is easy to slice') and countable (for a variety or individual piece: 'a fine aged emmental from the Alps'). The variant spelling 'Emmentaler' is sometimes used but less common in English.