单词 | egg |
释义 | egg (eg ) Word forms: eggs , egging , egged 1. countable noun A1 An egg is an oval object that is produced by a female bird and which contains a baby bird. Other animals such as reptiles and fish also lay eggs. ...a baby bird hatching from its egg. ...ant eggs. Synonyms: ovum, gamete, germ cell 2. variable noun A1 In Western countries, eggs often means hen's eggs, eaten as food. Break the eggs into a shallow bowl and beat them lightly. ...bacon and eggs. 3. countable noun Egg is used to refer to an object in the shape of a hen's egg. ...a chocolate egg. 4. countable noun B2 An egg is a cell that is produced in the bodies of female animals and humans. If it is fertilized by a sperm, a baby develops from it. It only takes one sperm to fertilize an egg. 5. See also Easter egg, nest egg, Scotch egg 6. to put all your eggs in one basket phrase If someone puts all their eggs in one basket, they put all their effort or resources into doing one thing so that, if it fails, they have no alternatives left. The key word here is diversify; don't put all your eggs in one basket. 7. to have egg on your face phrase If someone has egg on their face or has egg all over their face, they have been made to look foolish. If they take this game lightly they could end up with egg on their faces. 8. 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? 9. the goose that lays the golden egg phrase [Vs inflect] If someone kills the goose that lays the golden egg, they harm or destroy the person or thing that gives them their money, power, or advantage. Unregulated tourism can kill the goose that laid their golden egg. Phrasal verbs: egg on phrasal verb If you egg a person on, you encourage them to do something, especially something dangerous or foolish. He was throwing snowballs. She was laughing and egging him on. [VERB noun PARTICLE] They egged each other on to argue and to fight. [V n P to-inf] Image of egg © Nattika, Shutterstock Quotations: A hen's egg is, quite simply, a work of art, a masterpiece of design and construction with, it has to be said, brilliant packaging!How to Cook Idioms: kill the goose that lays the golden egg to result in an important source of income being destroyed or seriously reduced It's a classic case of too many tourists loving a place to death. `They're killing the goose that laid the golden egg,' said the park manager. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers lay an egg [US] if something lays an egg, it fails because people are not interested in it or do not want it Independent studies showed the ad laid an egg. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers get egg on your face to feel embarrassed or ashamed because of something you have done or said Steve didn't expect to win. He just didn't want to get egg on his face. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a curate's egg [British] something that has both good and bad parts Wasserman's collection of duets with famous friends is something of a curate's egg. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 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. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a nest egg a sum of money that you are saving for a particular purpose All he wanted was a few months decent money to help him retire. He thought this was his last chance to build a nest egg. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: egg hunt There will be an egg hunt that weekend, plus guided tours. The Sun Archaeologists fear better weather and the holiday season will encourage more people to join the egg hunt. Times, Sunday Times Then we went out for the egg hunt. The Sun Today from 2.30pm, 1.50 for the egg hunt. Times, Sunday Times Outside there are egg hunts and trails to discover interesting and unusual eggs. The Sun Pour over the egg mixture and top with the remaining mushrooms and taleggio. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Pour the hot milk and cream over the egg mixture and leave to stand for ten minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Pour over the egg mixture and place spoonfuls of goat's curd or cheese around the fennel. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Bring the cream to a boil again and slowly pour into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until you have a wonderful yellow custard. Times, Sunday Times (2009) You may need to add the remaining egg mixture if the dough doesn't come together. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Serve with egg noodles — or stir the drained noodles through the stir-fry, if you prefer — and top the lot with the herbs. Times, Sunday Times I used egg noodles soaked in boiling water for a few minutes. Times, Sunday Times To make this dish go further, serve with boiled jasmine rice or cooked egg noodles. The Sun Prepare the egg noodles according to the packet instructions. The Sun We had delicious roast duck, egg noodles and beautiful greens with a barely poached egg on top and an incredible broth. Times,Sunday Times It probably comes from a tube-shaped roll of cooked egg powder. The Sun Ingredients were then added to the lab-produced burger for taste and colour — including salt, beetroot juice, egg powder, breadcrumbs and saffron. The Sun I still have clear memories of breakfasts of reconstituted dried egg powder on soggy toast, a yellow mess. Times, Sunday Times Well, apparently, as the andropause isn't linked to egg production, it doesn't happen at a specific time. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Perhaps because the search for more efficient egg production now involves jellyfish genes. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Government vets were called in after workers reported a sudden drop in egg production. The Sun (2009) However, regular revaccination had some deleterious effects on egg production and egg quality. 2011, 'Infectious Bronchitis Vaccination Protocols for Laying Hens', Media Peternakan You will see the egg whites become firmer and glossier as the sugar melts. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The unrequired egg whites could be whisked into meringue. Times, Sunday Times (2018) In a saucepan, mix the egg whites with the caster sugar and coriander over a very low heat until all the sugar has dissolved. A Passion for Food (1989) Add the rest of the egg whites with the cocoa powder and continue whisking until it forms stiff peaks. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Sift the cornflour and cocoa powder together, then gently fold into the egg whites with the vinegar until combined. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Males release clouds of milt to fertilize the eggs as they are released into the water column. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Males trail the female and fertilize the eggs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Intromittent organs are found most often in terrestrial species, as most aquatic species fertilize their eggs externally, although there are exceptions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The females, which are mouth brooders, choose which male they want to fertilize their eggs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their sterility makes them unable to fertilize the eggs as the dragons express it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I decided against a quarter teaspoon of fish eggs and went instead for six snails, at 1.50 each, stuffed with gorgonzola and butter. Times, Sunday Times To put it simply, the fish eggs tend to be too big to freeze or defrost quickly under ordinary circumstances. Smithsonian Mag Simply buy a tin of the real thing, and refill it with the cheapest fish eggs you can find. Times, Sunday Times But you don't need to pay that much for a few teaspoonfuls of fish eggs. Times, Sunday Times On the toasted side spread fresh goat's cheese, then top with salmon roe or other fish eggs. Times,Sunday Times I was enthusiastic when our acquisition of bantams was mooted, picturing myself in gingham, collecting fresh eggs in a wicker basket. Times,Sunday Times Guests can help pick seasonal fruits, gather fresh eggs from the coop and even milk goats if they wish. Times, Sunday Times They might give us a poinsettia in return, or maybe half a dozen fresh eggs. Times, Sunday Times Warm eggs are much harder to separate than cold ones, so cold, fresh eggs are best. The Sun Our chickens give us fresh eggs daily, which show up in many dishes throughout the week including frittatas with locally-sourced vegetables and cheese for breakfast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The unsuspecting foster parent will hatch the egg and raise the young cuckoo as its own chick. Times, Sunday Times Using the time-wrap, he returns the rock into its former form and plans to hatch the egg. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She had not expected an entrance exam, which required her to hatch an egg using magic, and could not do so. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Not being very good at arithmetic, she gets to work hatching the eggs. Christianity Today He told her she could hatch her eggs in a nest of feathers in his house, then sent her to get herbs and onions to make an omelette. Times, Sunday Times Competitors must use hen eggs supplied by the fête committee. Times, Sunday Times Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the duck eggs for 8 minutes (if you are using large hen eggs, boil for 7½ minutes). The Sun The gull eggs are said to have a richer and gamier flavour than hen eggs and can be eaten soft-boiled with asparagus. Times, Sunday Times After 2 minutes, add the hen eggs and set the timer for 4 minutes. The Sun For example, a mere 7 unequivocal heath hen eggs equivalent to a very small clutch are known to be held in public collections today. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each bird will incubate the egg for 24 hours, with the changeover occurring around noon each day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Gannets use their foot webs to incubate the egg. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They share in feeding the young in the nest, and before that they sometimes help with incubating the eggs. Times, Sunday Times They come ashore only in the summer, and then only after dark, in order to incubate their eggs and feed their young. Times, Sunday Times However, since the pair did not display appropriate parenting behaviors, keepers artificially incubated the egg and are hand-raising the chick. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Meanwhile, poach an egg alongside for a couple of minutes. Times, Sunday Times Meanwhile, poach the egg for three to four minutes. The Sun Poach the egg and serve with baked beans and coriander. The Sun To poach the egg, crack it on the side of the pan and very gently tip it into the water. The Sun Poach the eggs in a pan of simmering salted water for 4 minutes (or longer if you prefer a harder yolk). The Sun They are plump and juicy, sitting on a corn purée, topped alternately with quail egg and maple-glazed bacon. Times, Sunday Times A shopper was amazed when a quail egg that she had bought from her local supermarket hatched. Times, Sunday Times There's a huge puck of excellent, roughly ground beef and nine different condiments in little porcelain bowls, everything from chopped shallots to capers via ketchup and quail egg. Times, Sunday Times Spoon the mayonnaise into the croustades, with half a quail egg, cut-side up, on top. Times, Sunday Times Some variants have a quail egg in the middle in addition to the curry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But remember proper mayo contains raw egg so it is one of those things best avoided if you're pregnant. The Sun (2012) Top each portion with a raw egg yolk. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Others were a haze, or strong acidic, sulphur or 'rotten egg' smells. The Sun Once you get used to the rotten egg smell you can be in this warm bath for hours. The Sun That's a rotten egg for you. The Sun At its most effective it also carried the bouquet of vomit, goat and rotten egg. Times, Sunday Times Some microorganisms use hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell), which rises from deep within the earth, as an energy source. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Heat the wok, add the remains of 1 tbsp groundnut oil and briefly scramble the egg, tipping it on to kitchen paper before it sets. Times, Sunday Times If the parmesan isn't melting, return the pot to a low heat, but don't scramble the egg. Times,Sunday Times You can scramble the egg after sauteing the onion in the same pan if you want to miss this step. The Sun Melt the butter in a small pan and scramble the eggs in the usual way. Times, Sunday Times If you reverse the process, you are in danger of scrambling the eggs before the sauce has had a chance to thicken. Times, Sunday Times Separate the egg and add the yolk to the mixture, then scrunch together really well with clean hands. The Sun Separate the egg and stir the yolk into the hot sauce. Times, Sunday Times Separate the egg and add the yolk. Times, Sunday Times Separate the eggs and in a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and lemon juice. The Sun Grate the other cheese and separate the eggs (putting aside 4 egg yolks for breakfast!). Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 鸡蛋 Japanese: 卵 |
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