marbling

IPA/ˈmɑːblɪŋ/
IPA/ˈmɑːrblɪŋ/

marbling — 名詞

1. decorative wavy lines or coloured markings that resemble the surface of polished

1.名詞C1
釋義

大理石紋

仿大理石花紋的裝飾圖案或工藝

decorative wavy lines or coloured markings that resemble the surface of polished marble stone, or the craft technique used to create such a pattern on paper, fabric, ceramics, or other materials.

例句

The bookbinder used traditional marbling to decorate the endpapers of the leather-bound volume.

這位裝訂師傅使用傳統的大理石紋技法，來裝飾那本皮面書的襯頁。

marbling + to decorate — purpose of the decorative technique

Naoko admired the delicate blue-and-white marbling on the ceramic vase her grandmother had made.

Naoko 很欣賞祖母做的陶瓷花瓶上那細緻的藍白大理石紋。

常見搭配
  • paper marbling
  • marbling on [surface]
  • marbling pattern
  • traditional marbling
同義詞
  • veining

    specifically refers to thin, vein-like lines; more common in geology and stone descriptions than in craft contexts

  • grain

    describes the natural texture or pattern of wood or stone, not a decorative technique applied by a craftsperson

文法句型

marbling + on [surface]

paper / fabric marbling

用法筆記

Uncountable when referring to the technique or general pattern. Can be used countably (e.g., 'different marblings') when referring to specific instances or styles of the pattern.

2. the thin white streaks of fat that are spread evenly through a cut of raw meat,

2.名詞B2
釋義

油花

肉類脂肪均勻分佈的紋理

the thin white streaks of fat that are spread evenly through a cut of raw meat, especially beef, making the meat tender and flavourful when cooked.

例句

The chef pointed to the fine marbling in the ribeye, promising a juicy and tender steak.

廚師指著肋眼牛排上細緻的油花，保證這塊牛排煎起來會多汁又軟嫩。

marbling in [cut of meat] — locating the fat streaks

Hamza chose the cut with the most marbling, knowing the fat would melt into the meat during grilling.

Hamza 選擇了油花最豐富的那塊肉，他知道那些脂肪會在燒烤時融進肉裡。

常見搭配
  • fine marbling
  • even marbling
  • rich marbling
  • marbling in beef
  • heavy marbling
同義詞
  • intramuscular fat

    the scientific term for the same thing; far more formal and uncommon in everyday conversation

  • finish

    a rancher's or butcher's term for the overall fat coverage on a carcass, not just the streaks inside the muscle

文法句型

marbling + in [cut of meat]

with / without marbling

用法筆記

Primarily used in evaluating meat quality; more marbling generally means a richer flavour and softer texture, though some lean cuts are preferred for health reasons. Frequently paired with adjectives like 'fine', 'even', 'heavy', or 'rich'.

常見錯誤

This steak has a lot of marble.
This steak has a lot of marbling.
'marble' is the stone; 'marbling' is the fat distribution in meat.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • marbling pattern
  • marbling technique
  • marbling score
  • marbling grade
  • paper marbling

副詞搭配

  • beautifully marbled
  • delicately marbled
  • heavily marbled
  • evenly marbled

常用片語

  • a cut with good marbling
  • fine white marbling
  • degree of marbling

介系詞搭配

  • marbling in [beef / meat]
  • marbling on [paper / surface]