cuisine

cuisine — noun

1. a way of preparing and cooking food that belongs to a specific country, region,

1.名詞B1
釋義

a way of preparing and cooking food that belongs to a specific country, region, or cultural tradition — for example, Japanese cuisine relies heavily on fresh fish and rice, while Mexican cuisine makes wide use of corn, beans, and chillies.

例句

The hotel restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine made with fresh local vegetables.

collocation: traditional + [nationality] + cuisine

Élise enrolled in a three-month intensive course on classic French cuisine.

collocation: course/class in + cuisine

同義詞
  • cooking

    more general and everyday; refers to the process and its results rather than a codified tradition

  • fare

    more formal or literary; often describes the type of food offered at a particular place or event

  • gastronomy

    more intellectual and academic; refers to the art and science of good eating, not everyday meals

  • food

    the broadest term; any edible substance, without implying style or tradition

文法句型

[nationality/region] + cuisine

cuisine + of + [place]

用法筆記

Frequently preceded by a nationality, region, or cultural label (e.g., Italian cuisine, vegan cuisine, street-food cuisine). Unlike food, which refers to anything edible, cuisine implies a deliberate tradition or style. Distinguish from cooking, which is the activity, not the body of traditions.

常見錯誤

❌I really enjoy my mother's cuisine.
✅I really enjoy my mother's cooking.
💡cuisine refers to a regional or cultural tradition, not a single person's home-cooked meals.
❌We bought some cuisine at the supermarket.
✅We bought some food at the supermarket.
💡cuisine is a style or tradition, not a general term for edible items.
❌Italian cuisine are famous around the world.
✅Italian cuisine is famous around the world.
💡cuisine is uncountable and takes a singular verb.