prime rib

IPA/ˌpraɪm ˈrɪb/
IPA/ˌpraɪm ˈrɪb/

prime rib — noun

1. a large, high-quality cut of beef taken from the rib area of a cow, typically ro

1.名詞B1
釋義

a large, high-quality cut of beef taken from the rib area of a cow, typically roasted whole and then sliced for serving at the table

例句

For his birthday dinner, Caleb ordered the prime rib with a side of roasted vegetables.

collocation: prime rib with [side dish]

The restaurant on Elm Street serves a slow-roasted prime rib that sells out quickly.

collocation: slow-roasted prime rib

同義詞
  • standing rib roast

    refers to the same cut of beef, but specifically prepared with the ribs still attached and roasted upright

文法句型

prime rib as uncountable (the food)

a prime rib as countable (a serving)

用法筆記

Prime rib is typically served as a large roast from which slices are carved, unlike individual beef steaks which are cut and cooked separately.

常見錯誤

I will have the prime rib steak, please.
I will have the prime rib, please.
💡Prime rib is the name of the dish itself, not an adjective describing a separate type of steak.