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单词 chicken
释义
chicken
(ɪkɪn )
Word forms: chickens , chickening , chickened
1. countable noun A2
Chickens are birds which are kept on a farm for their eggs and for their meat.
Lionel built a coop so that they could raise chickens and have a supply of fresh eggs.
...free-range chickens.
Chicken is the flesh of this bird eaten as food.
...roast chicken with wild mushrooms.
...chicken soup.
2. countable noun
If someone calls you a chicken, they mean that you are afraid to do something. [informal, disapproval]
I'm scared of the dark. I'm a big chicken.
Chicken is also an adjective.
Why are you so chicken, Gregory?
3. count one's chickens phrase
If you say that someone is counting their chickens, you mean that they are assuming that they will be successful or get something, when this is not certain.
I don't want to count my chickens before they are hatched.
4. a chicken and egg situation phrase
If you describe a situation as a chicken and egg situation, you mean that it is impossible to decide which of two things caused the other one.
It's a chicken and egg question: does team spirit lead to winning or does winning generate team spirit?
5. run around like a headless chicken/rush around like a headless chicken phrase [VERB and NOUN inflect]
If someone is running round like a headless chicken or rushing around like a headless chicken, they are panicking when they should be thinking carefully about what needs to be done. [mainly British]
Instead of running round like a headless chicken use your efforts in a more productive way.
6. chickens come home to roost phrase
If bad or wrong things that someone has done in the past have come home to roost, or if their chickens have come home to roost, they are now experiencing the unpleasant effects of these actions.
Appeasement has come home to roost.
Politicians can fool some people some of the time, but in the end, the chickens come home to roost.
Phrasal verbs:
chicken out
phrasal verb
If someone chickens out of something they were intending to do, they decide not to do it because they are afraid. [informal]
His mother complains that he makes excuses to chicken out of family occasions such as weddings. [VERB PARTICLE + of]
I had never ridden on a motor-cycle before. But it was too late to chicken out. [VERB PARTICLE]
Image of chicken
Idioms:
like a headless chicken [British]
in an uncontrolled or disorganized way, and not calmly or logically
Instead of running round like a headless chicken you're using your efforts in a more productive way, more efficiently.
chicken feed
a very small amount of money
The £70,000-a-year that we receive from our sponsors is chicken feed compared to the £20m budgets available to some of our rivals.
something unimportant, especially in comparison to another thing
Ordinarily, this late in the campaign, presidential candidates don't play around with chicken feed like this.
chicken and egg
a situation where you cannot decide which of two related things happened first and caused the other
It's a chicken-and-egg argument about which comes first: Do people create this lifestyle? Or does the environment influence how people live?
a problem that is impossible to solve because the solution is also the cause of the problem
Until we get promotion, we won't get the top players. But until we get top players, we won't win promotion. It's a chicken and egg situation.
no spring chicken
someone who is no longer young. This expression is often used when you think someone's appearance or behaviour is surprising for their age.
At 85, he is no spring chicken, but Enrico Cuccia is busier than ever.
Collocations:
chicken curry
If your dad is more of a curry fan, give my chicken curry traybake a go.
The Sun (2016)
The only food choice was chicken curry or beef curry.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Draw a flow diagram for the production of a chicken curry.
Joanna Blythman Bad Food Britain (2006)
Room service brought me sumptuous chicken curry garnished with fried onions and fresh coriander.
Hyland, Paul Indian Balm - Travels in the Southern Subcontinent (1994)
I ate tagliolini with truffles, chicken curry, scampi with sweet and sour sauce, fondue bourguignonne, crêpes suzette and more.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
chicken farm
In the 1970s my family had the misfortune to live next to a broiler chicken farm.
Times, Sunday Times
Some are unhappy about the alpaca farm and another planning application - not yet approved - for a chicken farm on the same road, also involving a new building.
Times, Sunday Times
In a scenario that would seem incredible t a fictional movie, she became a cleaner on a chicken farm, paid $2 an hour to wield a pressure hose.
Times, Sunday Times
They also put up fencing round the property, established a chicken farm, and planted an orchard.
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It was a village for the workers of a chicken farm.
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chicken farmer
The team - a geneticist, a philosopher and a chicken farmer - say it's all down to genetics.
The Sun
Today, she describes herself as a 'grandmother and a chicken farmer'.
Times, Sunday Times
The reason we couldn't was that not a single chicken farmer was prepared to let him in, just as no supermarket chief executive would meet him.
Times, Sunday Times
Going on that show was like being a chicken farmer with a bag of grain and suddenly all the chickens are trying to peck at you.
The Sun
He unsuccessfully tried to be a chicken farmer.
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chicken feather
The darts used in the game are made of a wood block set with a nail with fins of chicken feather.
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Chicken feathers would produce something akin to wool.
Times, Sunday Times
Mycelium naturally binds together materials—in the shoe’s case, chicken feathers and other textile—as it grows.
Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
In one room, recently, we found blood and chicken feathers.
Times, Sunday Times
Chicken feathers and garlic skins.
Times, Sunday Times
chicken leg
He cooked a faultless three-course menu of octopus, stuffed chicken leg and a filo pastry pudding.
The Sun
You'll do more by eating a chicken leg once a week instead of a steak - and with boiled spuds not milky, buttery mash.
Times, Sunday Times
I nibble on a dry chicken leg before taking myself off to bed.
The Sun
Nothing tastes better than a juicy chicken leg or two from your local takeaway after a night out on the tiles.
The Sun
I wanted a chicken leg, cold with some sandwich spread.
Times, Sunday Times
chicken meat
Put the chicken meat back into the pan and stir to distribute evenly.
Times, Sunday Times
By the end of my three days of isolation, my limbs are floppy chicken meat.
Times, Sunday Times
Stir in the sage, chicken meat and truffle oil.
Times, Sunday Times
Shred the chicken meat and return it to the pan.
The Sun
Then add another double handful of chopped cooked chicken meat.
Times, Sunday Times
chicken pie
Our main courses of roast lamb with aubergine and free-range chicken pie went down well.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Try to keep leftovers to make a chicken pie or sandwiches.
The Sun (2015)
For dinner we might have pasta with tuna or chicken pie with vegetables and a couple of glasses of wine.
Sally Gunnell, Kathryn Leigh BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002)
chicken salad
Total 4.45 for a week of fresh chicken salad sandwiches.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
There are only so many hoummos and carrot or dry chicken salad sandwiches one can take.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
At lunchtime she needed to swap coronation chicken for a chicken salad sandwich.
The Sun (2008)
Grilled chicken salad with brown rice.
The Sun (2010)
We refuelled on Cajun chicken salad, minted pea soup and salmon on a bed of pak choi.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
chicken sandwich
Will the elephant have a chicken sandwich?
Stanley Bing THROWING THE ELEPHANT (2002)
He skipped bail and was caught trying to steal a chicken sandwich and some plasters.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The only thing available is a curried chicken sandwich in a crumpled triangular plastic container.
Alex George LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)
chicken skin
Remove the chicken skin and debone the thighs, removing gristle.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Season the chicken skin with salt flakes to make it very crisp.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Season with sea salt (if you like crisp chicken skin) and place next to or just below the sweet potato roasting tin.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
chicken soup
I said to the waiter:'There is no chicken in this chicken soup.
The Sun (2016)
For a bowl of something fresh and fragrant, try a simplified Thai hot and sour chicken soup.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Studies also show chicken soup can help reduce inflammation.
The Sun (2013)
We didn't have much moolah, but she was always good for chicken soup.
Trenhalle, John A MEANS TO EVIL
chicken stock
Ingredients: 2 onions, 175 g total; 25g butter; generous pinch saffron threads; 500g chicken thigh fillets; 300g cup mushrooms; 1 tsp flour; 300ml chicken stock.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Add reserved soaking liquid, chicken stock, tomato paste, balsamic and bring to boil.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Add one sprig of rosemary and the bay leaf, then the drained beans and chicken stock.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This recipe can also be made into a soup by adding chicken stock.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Simmer to reduce the liquid by half then add the chicken stock and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
The Sun (2016)
chicken thigh
Ingredients: 2 onions, 175g total; 25g butter; generous pinch saffron threads; 500g chicken thigh fillets; 300g cup mushrooms; 1 tsp flour; 300ml chicken stock.
Times, Sunday Times
Slice each chicken thigh into 4 pieces and add to the mix.
Times, Sunday Times
Brown the chicken thighs until the outside looks nutty all over.
Times, Sunday Times
Brown the chicken thighs and drumsticks on all sides, transferring them to the large pan as and when golden.
Times, Sunday Times
Brown the chicken thighs for about ten minutes, until they have a nice golden colour, then remove and set aside.
The Sun
chicken wing
They even have meat and fish flavours, such as chicken wing (nagoya tebasaki) and eel (unagi aisu), a summer delicacy.
Times, Sunday Times
All you'd see on the telly would be half-eaten mince pies and the odd bolted chicken wing rolling around.
Times, Sunday Times
Fingers crossed that getting in the studio was discussed over a spicy chicken wing.
The Sun
There wasn't a chicken wing left.
Times, Sunday Times
I leave my third chicken wing on the counter.
Times, Sunday Times
cold chicken
Cut the cold chicken into chunks and mix into the salad.
Times, Sunday Times
Place the cold chicken mix on the smaller disc.
Times, Sunday Times
Catering would revolve around cold chicken, sandwiches and paper napkins, and - should there be a pageboy - he would be universally pitied.
Times, Sunday Times
It's a mixture of cold chicken in a cold curry sauce.
The Sun
cook a chicken
Once hot, cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Times, Sunday Times
Heat a griddle and cook the chicken for 5 mins a side.
Times, Sunday Times
A simpler approach might be to cook your chicken before eating it, as this destroys every last colony of these evil, camp bacteria.
Times, Sunday Times
Turn the heat up a little and cook the chicken in the spices and onions until sealed - about 5 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times
To cook the chicken, carefully slip two supremes into the oil and fry for 10 min.
Times, Sunday Times
cut the chicken
Cut the chicken into cubes and add to the frying pan.
The Sun
Cut the chicken into pieces, splash with the sesame and soy if you're using it, then scatter with the coriander.
Times, Sunday Times
Cut the chicken into portions or joint the legs and remove skin.
Times, Sunday Times
Cut the chicken into small bitesized pieces, season with pepper and add them to the pan with the bay leaf and thyme leaves.
The Sun
Cut the chicken into pieces and stir-fry in the pan.
The Sun
fresh chicken
Plants fail the standard where more than 10% of tests on their fresh chicken are positive for salmonella.
Times,Sunday Times
Knock up this fresh chicken twist and add fluffy basmati rice as a quick and easy midweek treat.
The Sun
Cover with cold water (or fresh chicken stock) and simmer for 1 hour.
Times, Sunday Times
And fresh chicken costs from 33p per 100g.
The Sun
This starts with all our fresh chicken, followed by all the chicken in our fresh and frozen ready meals too.
The Sun
frozen chicken
She gave him a hug which he returned, holding his frozen chicken divan away from her back.
Spencer, LaVyrle FAMILY BLESSINGS (1994)
A warm glow emanated from my stomach which was being fuelled by my extremities which felt like frozen chicken parts.
Robert Wilson A DARKENING STAIN (2002)
Judging by the logos, she hadn't been to Safeway for a frozen chicken.
Val McDermid KICK BACK (2002)
grilled chicken
My main course of grilled chicken paillard was lifeless and bland.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I use it as a glaze for grilled chicken.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One night we put grilled chicken on the counter and he snapped it up.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Dinner will be grilled chicken and vegetables.
The Sun (2014)
I have a special grilled chicken tikka on a bed of salad - healthy, but delicious.
The Sun (2011)
hot chicken
While cooking, put the couscous in a large pan and add the hot chicken stock.
The Sun
Blend well, then add the hot chicken stock, continuing to mix all the time.
Times, Sunday Times
If it looks very thick, add a little more hot chicken stock.
Times, Sunday Times
Pass about one quarter of the hot chicken stock through a strainer on to the barley and continue stirring until the liquid has been absorbed.
The Sun
Pour in a litre of hot chicken or vegetable stock and a halved, deseeded loomi.
Times, Sunday Times
lean chicken
And when I do eat meat it's always lean chicken or low-fat beef or ham.
The Sun (2008)
Filling but not high volume alternatives to tuna include lean chicken, turkey or roast beef.
The Sun (2012)
Shred a large handful of cos lettuce and place in bowl with 100 g of cooked lean chicken cut into chunks.
The Sun (2008)
leftover chicken
Instead of prawns add torn leftover chicken.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
She scooped the leftover chicken casserole from the pot on the cooker and into a Tupperware box.
O'Connor, Joe DESPERADOES
Main: Chicken risotto using leftover chicken from the night before.
The Sun (2014)
piece of chicken
Put each piece of chicken on a plate.
Times, Sunday Times
You can pick up a piece of chicken, but not a lamb chop.
Times,Sunday Times
Top with some shredded lettuce, followed by a slice of tomato and a piece of chicken.
The Sun
To make a special bin, knock five wooden stakes into the ground, surround them with a piece of chicken wire and throw the leaves inside.
Times, Sunday Times
A small piece of chicken, an egg, a bit of potato and some baked beans.
Times, Sunday Times
raise chickens
Let's be done with it, and just raise chickens as small frozen cubes in petri dishes.
Times, Sunday Times
And at 80-plus, it's never too late to go skydiving, fall in love or raise chickens.
Times, Sunday Times
They raise chickens, build everything by hand, wear thrift store clothes and ride fixed gear bikes (without helmets).
Christianity Today
In order to provide for himself, he bought a farm for $1500, on which he began to raise chickens.
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They are also starting to raise chickens as a source of food.
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raw chicken
Then there's the fact we use the washingup bowl - and sometimes even the dishcloth - for everything from cleaning muddy football boots to rinsing raw chicken.
The Sun
Consumers are warned that washing raw chicken also risks spreading disease.
Times, Sunday Times
When you're ready to eat, lower the raw chicken into the broth and poach until just cooked.
Times, Sunday Times
Wash your hands, especially after exposure to germy things such as bathrooms and raw chicken.
The Sun
Cooking destroys the bacteria but other foods may be crosscontaminated during preparation of raw chicken.
Times, Sunday Times
roast chicken
Combine it with a medley of spring vegetables and sweet herbs and you have a light, seasonal sauce to accompany roast chicken.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The group ate roast chicken and steak tartare, among other dishes.
The Sun (2012)
These include roast chicken, rogan josh, chow mein, spaghetti bolognese and apple crumble.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We eat salmon or roast chicken and green vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Serve alone or with roast chicken joints or basmati or both.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
rotisserie chicken
Otherwise, a bought rotisserie chicken, shredded into large pieces, works perfectly.
Times, Sunday Times
A health-focused restaurant serves salads, sushi rolls, seafood entrees and rotisserie chicken.
Times, Sunday Times
They had us at rotisserie chicken!
The Sun
The houses are overpriced, and who wants to pay 15 for a rotisserie chicken?
Times, Sunday Times
If you don't want the full dining experience, charcuterie and rotisserie chicken can be eaten at tables in the deli or taken away.
Times, Sunday Times
serve chicken
Serve chicken over couscous with a dollop of yoghurt and parsley garnish.
Times, Sunday Times
Serve chicken with aubergine and tomato, topped with yoghurt, pine kernels and parsley.
Times, Sunday Times
Serve chicken next to purée topped with asparagus.
Times, Sunday Times
Serve chicken with potatoes and seasonal greens.
Times, Sunday Times
And how can you serve chicken rare?
Times, Sunday Times
shredded chicken
Add the sprouts, peas, red pepper and chives, along with the shredded chicken, if using.
Times, Sunday Times
To serve, fill each pancake with some of the shredded chicken, then top with the carrot, cucumber and spring onions.
The Sun
Add leftover shredded chicken, some curry powder, tomato puree, a few frozen peas and splosh of water.
The Sun
We eat a convivial supper of shredded chicken, potatoes and squash.
Smithsonian Mag
Whisk in the sweetcorn puree until smooth then add remaining sweetcorn kernels and the shredded chicken.
The Sun
skinless chicken
A jalfrezi dish, right - especially when made with skinless chicken - is an option to look for.
The Sun (2012)
spicy chicken
I guess the beanpole star can afford to put away a few spicy chicken wings.
The Sun
That's a handy investment given the amount of spicy chicken knocking about backstage.
The Sun
Eating it between mouthfuls of spicy chicken wings, it makes for a robust meal.
Times, Sunday Times
The cool greens may seem a bit odd in winter, but they work extremely well with the spicy chicken.
Times, Sunday Times
Fingers crossed that getting in the studio was discussed over a spicy chicken wing.
The Sun
stuffed chicken
He cooked a faultless three-course menu of octopus, stuffed chicken leg and a filo pastry pudding.
The Sun
Fajitas are a favourite, and we make a dish of sun-dried tomato stuffed chicken, wrapped in ham with oven-roasted vegetables, or salad and baked potatoes.
Times, Sunday Times
What arrived was a rolled and stuffed chicken that was well poached, elegant, decorative, witty, but insincere and rather empty.
Times, Sunday Times
Rubber would have been infinitely preferable to my 'sage and cranberry stuffed chicken wrapped in streaky bacon, with parsnip mash and roasted vegetables'.
Times, Sunday Times
Then stuffed chicken wings with foie gras.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: , 鸡肉
Japanese: , 鶏肉
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