The canelé is a significant part of French heritage that is enjoyed all over the world. Philippe Baillardran is the son of a pastry chef from Bordeaux. In 1988, he started a company that sold only canelés. His brand gained popularity and started selling the tiny cakes in airports and train stations. Other companies also set out tospecializein the tasty pastry.
Chefs around the world are makingchanges to the original recipe. In Japan, you can buy matchaflavored canelés. In New York, lemon and caramelare very popular flavors. They can be found at fancy stores like Louis Vuitton and at local bakeries. Many chefs also place things on top of the pastry. Strawberries, cream, and chocolate are just a few common toppings.
People have also begun making canelés at home. Copper molds can be bought online. Other molds are also available, but many people think copper is the best because it absorbs heat better than other materials. Just like with most pastries, learning how to make canelés takes time, patience, and practice to perfect.
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Words in Use
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significant
[sɪgˋnɪfəkənt]
a. 重要的；顯著的
Hard work plays a significant role in achieving success.
努力在獲致成功方面扮演了重要的角色。
There is a significant difference in personality between the twin sisters.
這對雙胞胎姐妹的個性有明顯的不同。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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popularity
[͵pɑpjəˋlærətɪ]
n. 聲望；普及，流行
=
reputation
The actor enjoyed great popularity for over twenty years.
這位演員享有很高的聲望達 20 多年之久。
The popularity of the staycation continues to grow due to the pandemic.
由於此次疫情的緣故，宅度假越來越流行。
The director gained popularity after his film was nominated for an Academy Award.
那位導演在電影被提名奧斯卡獎之後便聲名大噪。
高中 Level 4
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fancy
[ˋfænsɪ]
a. 別緻的
vt. 想像
n. 愛好；想像力
三態
fancy / fancied [ˋfænsɪd] / fancied [ˋfænsɪd]
Tom has a fancy for spicy Mexican food.
湯姆喜歡吃味道重的墨西哥食物。
Dragons, fairies, and giants are creatures of fancy.
龍、精靈、巨人都是想像出來的。
Sarah dreamed that she was getting married to John while wearing a fancy dress.
莎拉夢見她穿著一件別緻的洋裝跟約翰結婚了。
I don’t fancy living on a desert island all by myself.
我不敢想像自己一個人住在荒島是什麼樣子。
I can’t imagine living on a desert island all by myself.
我不敢想像自己一個人住在荒島是什麼樣子。
英檢中高
高中 Level 3
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absorb
[əbˋsɔrb]
vt. 吸收；理解
Sponges are used to absorb liquids.
海綿可用來吸收液體。
I couldn’t absorb everything I read.
所有讀過的東西我並非都能理解。
I was so absorbed in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。
I was so buried in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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patience
[ˋpeʃəns]
n. 耐心
Can’t you walk a little faster? I’m losing my patience.
你難道不能走快一點嗎？我快沒耐性了。
Patience is a virtue. 耐心是一種美德。⸺諺語
高中 Level 3
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perfect
[ˋpɝfɪkt]
n. （文法）完成式
adj. 完美的；完全的
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flawless
The weather is perfect for outdoor activities.
這是適合戶外活動的好天氣。
I’m a perfect stranger around here.
我對這附近完全陌生。
Please make a sentence using the present perfecttense.
請用現在完成式造句。
高中 Level 2
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specialize
[ˋspɛʃəl͵aɪz]
vi. 專攻
Professor Lee specializes in English sentence structure analysis.
李教授專精於英文句構分析。
That Chinese restaurant specializes in Sichuan cuisine.
那家中式餐廳專賣四川菜。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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matcha
[ˈmatʃə]
n. 抹茶（日文抹茶的英文音譯)
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caramel
[ˋkærəm!]
n. 焦糖
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topping
[ˋtɑpɪŋ]
n. （加在食物上的）配料
英檢中高
Practical Phrases
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set out to
著手進行⋯⋯
Ray set out to determine exactly what had happened that night.
雷著手查明那天晚上發生的事情。
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make changes to
對⋯⋯進行改變
This writer made some changes to his novel.
這位作家對他的小說做了一些改動。
