teacupful

IPA/tˈiːkʌpfəl/
IPA/tˈiːkʌpfəl/

teacupful — 名詞

1. the amount that fills one teacup, used as a small measure for food, drink, or an

1.名詞B2
釋義

一茶杯

一只茶杯可裝的份量

the amount that fills one teacup, used as a small measure for food, drink, or another substance.

例句

Rin added a teacupful of milk to the bread mixture.

Rin 在麵糊裡加了一茶杯牛奶。

a teacupful of + [substance]

For the sauce, Imani brought a teacupful of broth from home.

為了做醬汁，Imani 從家裡帶來一茶杯高湯。

bring + a teacupful of + [liquid]

常見搭配
  • a teacupful of milk
  • a teacupful of broth
  • a teacupful of paint
  • a teacupful of sugar
  • a teacupful of seeds
  • measure a teacupful
同義詞
  • cupful

    the broader container-based measure, while 'teacupful' names a teacup specifically

  • cup

    common in recipes as a measurement unit, while 'teacupful' highlights the filled amount

  • spoonful

    another amount word based on a container, but much smaller

文法句型

a teacupful of + [substance]

two teacupfuls of + [substance]

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of' and used for the amount inside a teacup, not the cup itself. The plural is normally 'teacupfuls'. It often sounds more specific or slightly old-fashioned than the broader word 'cupful'.

常見錯誤

Add a teacupful milk to the bowl.
Add a teacupful of milk to the bowl.
use 'of' between the amount word and the substance.
I washed the teacupful after tea.
I washed the teacup after tea.
'teacupful' means the amount inside the cup, not the cup itself.

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常用片語

  • a teacupful of
  • half a teacupful of
  • measure a teacupful of
  • pour a teacupful of
  • bring a teacupful of

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