Airplane food has a bad reputationfor being bland. A lot of people complain about their bad experiences when they eat on planes. However, it’s not always the chef’s fault, as serving food in the air has many limitations.
In the sky, air pressure and humidity levels are different from those on the ground. This changes people’s senses of smell and taste, so foods have less flavor. In order to solve this problem, many chefs add extra salt or spices to make meals taste better. Another surprising factor that can affect how our food tastes is the roaring sound of airplane engines. Studies have shown that some people thought their food to be less sweet and salty when they dined with loud noises in the background.
Food preparation techniques also play a role in making airplane food less delicious. Since there is no room for kitchens on planes, all meals must be prepared on the ground. They are then packed, refrigerated, and reheated in the air. To deal with this, some airlines are experimenting with other cooking methods to make their food taste better. The next time you’re flying and your food tastes a bit off, don’t blame the airline. They’re doing their best under these difficult situations.
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Words in Use
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tasty
[ˋtestɪ]
a. 好吃的
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yummy
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delicious
My mother makes very tasty cakes.
我媽媽做的蛋糕很好吃。
高中 Level 3
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fault
[fɔlt]
vt. 挑出毛病
n. 過失（不可數）；缺點；斷層
=
mistake
=
defect
No one was at fault in the accident.
這次的意外誰都沒有錯。
Laziness is definitely Ray’s biggest fault.
懶惰肯定是雷最大的缺點。
I don’t like Owen because he tends to find fault with everything I do.
我不喜歡歐文，因為他總是對我做的每件事吹毛求疵。
It’s hard to fault Oliver’s performance.
要從奧利佛的表現中挑毛病很難。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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flavor
[ˋflevɚ]
n. 口味
vt. 給……調味
=
taste
Chocolate and vanilla are two different flavors.
巧克力和香草是兩種不同的口味。
This dish is flavored with garlic and herbs.
這道菜用蒜頭和香草調味。
高中 Level 3
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spice
[spaɪs]
vt. 加香料於……；為……增添趣味 （與介詞 up 並用）
n. 香料；情趣，風味
The chef told Peter that he could add some spices to his foods.
廚師告訴彼得可以在食物中添加一些香料。
The cook spiced the food with cinnamon.
廚師用肉桂來為這食物調味。
Lisa and Steve are trying to spice up their marriage.
麗莎和史提夫想為他們的婚姻生活增添一些情趣。
Variety is the spice of life.
變化是人生的香料 / 生活應有變化才有情趣。⸺諺語
高中 Level 3
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roaring
[ˋrɔrɪŋ]
a. 發出巨響的
We cannot sleep because of the typhoon’s roaring winds.
我們因為颱風的呼嘯聲睡不著。
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preparation
[͵prɛpəˋreʃən]
n. 準備，預備
Education should be a preparation for life after graduation.
教育應是為畢業後的人生做準備。
Many students are studying in the library in preparation for the upcoming finals.
許多學生正在圖書館念書以準備即將來臨的期末考。
They’re making preparations for the prince’s birthday party.
他們正在為王子生日派對的事宜做準備。
高中 Level 3
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blame
[blem]
vt. & n. 責怪 / 備
Don’t blame me for your misery.
不要把你的痛苦怪罪到我身上。
Don’t blame your misery on me.
不要把你的痛苦怪罪到我身上。
The authorities concerned believe that more than one person is to blame for the fire.
有關當局認為要為這場火災負責的人不只 1 個。
Jason felt upset to get the blame for the mistake.
傑森因為那個錯誤而被責備覺得很難過。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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unappetizing
[ʌnˋæpətaɪzɪŋ]
a. 引不起食慾的
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reputation
[͵rɛpjəˋteʃən]
n. 名譽，名聲
The sex scandal has ruined the reputation of the politician.
這樁性醜聞毀了這位政治人物的名聲。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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limitation
[͵lɪməˋteʃən]
n. 限制；缺點（可數）
=
shortcoming
The school authorities used to impose a limitation on the length of students’ hair.
校方曾對學生頭髮的長度加以設限。
Basically, this is a good car, but it has its limitations.
基本上這輛車不賴，不過仍有缺點。
Basically, this is a good car, but it has its shortcomings.
基本上這輛車不賴，不過仍有缺點。
高中 Level 4
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off
[ɔf]
a. 不如平常的
Practical Phrases
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play a role in
在⋯⋯發揮重要作用，在⋯⋯方面扮演重要角色
The parents played a role in the education of their children.
這對父母在他們孩子的教育方面扮演重要角色。
