mayo

mayo — noun

1. a thick, creamy sauce made by blending egg yolks with oil and either vinegar or

1.名詞A2
釋義

a thick, creamy sauce made by blending egg yolks with oil and either vinegar or lemon juice; a short, informal way of saying mayonnaise, commonly used in everyday speech about food.

例句

Lien spread a thick layer of mayo on her turkey sandwich before adding the lettuce.

collocation: spread + mayo + on [bread/food]

The recipe calls for two tablespoons of mayo to make the coleslaw creamy.

pattern: [quantity] + of + mayo

同義詞
  • mayonnaise

    the full, more formal equivalent of 'mayo'

  • aioli

    a garlic-flavored version of mayonnaise; often considered a different sauce in professional cooking

  • salad dressing

    a broader category; mayonnaise is one type of salad dressing

文法句型

uncountable — no plural form

often used without article when referring to the ingredient in general

用法筆記

Used in informal conversation and casual writing. In formal recipes or professional kitchens, the full word 'mayonnaise' is preferred.

常見錯誤

❌The chef prepared a fine mayo from scratch for the banquet.
✅The chef prepared a fine mayonnaise from scratch for the banquet.
💡'mayo' is an informal shortening; use 'mayonnaise' in formal or professional contexts.
❌Please pass the mayonaise.
✅Please pass the mayonnaise.
💡'mayonnaise' has two 'n's and one 'i'; the common misspelling drops one 'n'.

2. a county on the west coast of Ireland, part of the province of Connacht, known f

2.名詞
釋義

a county on the west coast of Ireland, part of the province of Connacht, known for its rugged coastline, the mountain Croagh Patrick, and the pilgrimage site of Knock Shrine.

例句

Jiwoo spent two weeks hiking through the mountains of County Mayo during her trip to Ireland.

collocation: County Mayo + [travel verb]

The coastal cliffs of Mayo attract surfers from all over Europe during the winter months.

文法句型

usually preceded by 'County' — County Mayo

used with definite article when referring to the county as a region: 'the coast of Mayo'

用法筆記

When used as a place name, 'Mayo' almost always refers to County Mayo in Ireland. The full form 'County Mayo' is more common in formal writing and travel guides.

常見錯誤

❌I went to Mayo to get medical treatment.
✅I went to the Mayo Clinic for medical treatment.
💡'Mayo' alone refers to the Irish county; the medical center is 'the Mayo Clinic'.