parmesan
IPA/ˈpɑːməzæn/
KK[pˈɑrməzˌɑn]IPA/ˈpɑːrməzɑːn/
parmesan — noun
1. a firm Italian cheese with a salty, nutty taste that people often grate onto pas
1.名詞B1
釋義
a firm Italian cheese with a salty, nutty taste that people often grate onto pasta, salads, and soups to add flavour
例句
Sofia sprinkled freshly grated parmesan over the pasta before serving it to her guests.
collocation: freshly grated parmesan
The chef added a generous amount of parmesan to the risotto near the end.
A thick wedge of parmesan sat on the board next to slices of ripe pear.
Marco bought a large block of parmesan at the deli near his office building.
The market sells both pre-grated parmesan in sealed bags and whole wheels of the cheese.
同義詞
- pecorino
another hard Italian cheese, but made from sheep's milk with a sharper, saltier flavour
- grana padano
similar hard Italian cheese with a milder, less crumbly texture; often cheaper than parmesan
常見錯誤
❌I bought three parmesans from the shop.
✅I bought three wedges of parmesan from the shop.
💡Parmesan is uncountable in most contexts; use a quantifier like wedge, block, or piece.