Popcorn

基本信息

英文单词：popcorn

音标：/ˈpɒpkɔːrn/

词性：名词

中文翻译：爆米花

含义

Popcorn 指的是玉米在加热后因内部水分受热膨胀而爆裂形成的一种膨化食品。它是一种常见的零食，尤其在电影院、聚会和家庭娱乐中十分流行。

读音

英式发音：/ˈpɒpkɔːn/

美式发音：/ˈpɑːpkɔːrn/
朗读时分为两个音节：pop（爆裂）+ corn（玉米）。

用法

不可数名词：泛指爆米花整体。

例：I like to eat popcorn when watching movies.

 

可数名词：也可以表示一颗或若干颗爆开的玉米粒。

例：A few popcorns fell on the floor.

 

常见短语搭配

popcorn machine：爆米花机

buttered popcorn：黄油爆米花

caramel popcorn：焦糖爆米花

popcorn bucket：爆米花桶

popcorn ceiling：喷涂式天花板（因表面类似爆米花颗粒而得名）

例句（10句）

The children shared a big bowl of popcorn at the cinema.

She bought a bag of caramel popcorn at the fair.

Popcorn is a healthier snack compared to chips if prepared without too much butter.

They watched a scary movie and ate salty popcorn.

The smell of fresh popcorn filled the room.

A popcorn machine stood at the corner of the amusement park.

He prefers sweet popcorn, while his sister likes it salty.

Popcorn has been a popular snack in America for over a hundred years.

She spilled her popcorn while laughing at the funny scene.

Making homemade popcorn is easy with just a pan and some kernel