Pancakes, waffles, and crepes havemany things in common. They share the same basic ingredients such as flour, milk, and eggs. Besides , all three are round in shape, though waffles can sometimes be square. They are commonly eaten as a sweet breakfast or snack.
Toppings for pancakes and waffles usually include syrup, butter, or fruit. While Belgiumis the home of the modern waffle, the United States has developed its own. There, waffles canbe served with fried chicken and eaten as lunch or dinner.
Crepes are most popular in Europe and can be filled with almost anything. Sweet crepes aremade with wheat flour and served as breakfast or dessert. Whipped cream, fruit, and jam are just a few things that can be placed in the center of a crepe. The sides of a crepe are then folded to partlycover these additions. On the other hand, saltycrepes are made with buckwheat flour. They can beserved as lunch or dinner and stuffed with foods like ham, cheese, or mushrooms. No matter how they are served, these classic foods are enjoyed around the world.
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Words in Use
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commonly
[ˋkɑmənlɪ]
adv. 通常地
A scale is an instrument that is commonly used in experiments.
磅秤是在實驗中常使用的一個器具。
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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serve
[sɝv]
vt. 服務
vt. & vi. 供應（餐點）
I’m afraid Leo is busy serving the customers right now. Can I take a message?
恐怕李歐現在正忙著服務客人。我可以幫您留言嗎？
A waitress will serve your food in just a few minutes.
過幾分鐘就會有女服務生過來為您上菜了。
You sprinkle some sesame on it, and I’ll serve.
你在上面灑點芝麻，我來上菜。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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dessert
[dɪˋzɝt]
n. 甜點
A dinner wouldn't be complete without dessert.
晚餐少了甜點就不算完整。
英檢初級
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fold
[fold]
vt. 折疊
n. 摺線
Fold up the towels like this.
將毛巾折成像這樣。
The man talked to me with his arms folded.
這男子和我說話時雙臂交叉著。
Our address is printed on the paper, just under the fold.
我們的住址印在這張紙上，就在這條摺線下面。
This bed can fold away against the wall.
這張床可以摺起來靠在牆上。
The sofa can fold out to become a bed.
那張沙發可展開來變成一張床。
高中 Level 3
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addition
[əˋdɪʃən]
n. 添加；加法
The addition of the spice to the soup makes it taste better.
在湯中添加這種香料會讓它更美味。
Mom, my teacher told me we would learn addition first.
媽媽，我老師說我們會先學加法。
In addition to attending school during the day, Sandy goes to work at night.
珊蒂除了白天上學之外，晚上還要工作。
高中 Level 2
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besides
[bɪˋsaɪdz]
prep. 除……之外
adv. 此外（= additionally）
Besides math, Lucy is good at music.
露西除了精通數學以外，也精通音樂。
I’ve seen the movie before. Besides, it isn’t that good.
我以前看過那部電影。而且，它也沒那麼棒。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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Belgium
[ˋbɛldʒɪəm]
n. 比利時
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partly
[ˋpɑrtlɪ]
adv. 部分地
I didn’t enjoy the trip very much partly because of the bad weather.
我不太喜歡這次旅行，部分是因為壞天氣。
高中 Level 5
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salty
[ˋsɔltɪ]
adj. 鹹的
The soup is too salty to eat.
湯太鹹了，沒辦法喝。
高中 Level 2
Practical Phrases
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be the home of...
（某地）是⋯⋯的發源地／故鄉
America is the home of baseball.
美國是棒球的發源地。
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be served with
（食物）搭配⋯⋯供應
The hot brownie cake is often served with ice cream.
熱巧克力布朗尼蛋糕通常會搭配冰淇淋一起供應。
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be served as
（食物）作為⋯⋯食用
Sushi is usually served as a cold dish.
壽司通常作為冷食食用。
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be filled with...
滿溢著……，充滿……
= overflow with...
= brim with...
= be full of...
My heart was filled with joy when I saw my old friend again.
再次見到老友時，我的內心充滿喜悅。
