mayonnaise

mayonnaise — noun

1. a thick, pale yellow sauce with a smooth, creamy texture that people make by whi

1.名詞A2
釋義

a thick, pale yellow sauce with a smooth, creamy texture that people make by whisking oil into egg yolks together with a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar; it is commonly spread onto bread or spooned over salad

例句

Beatriz spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on her toast with sliced tomatoes and pepper.

collocation: spread + mayonnaise on [food]

The chef mixed cooked potatoes with mayonnaise, chopped eggs, and dill to make a salad.

同義詞
  • aioli

    a garlic-flavoured version, originally from Provence; aioli is traditionally made with garlic and olive oil, but many store-bought versions are simply mayonnaise with garlic added

  • salad cream

    a tangier, thinner, slightly sweeter British condiment used in place of mayonnaise on salads and sandwiches

  • remoulade

    a sauce based on mayonnaise but enriched with capers, pickles, anchovies, and herbs, often served with seafood or cold meats

用法筆記

Mayonnaise is an uncountable noun in English — you cannot say 'mayonnaises' to refer to multiple containers or brands. Use 'kinds of mayonnaise', 'jars of mayonnaise', or 'brands of mayonnaise' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I like mayonnaises from different countries.
✅I like different kinds of mayonnaise from different countries.
💡mayonnaise is an uncountable noun so it has no plural form.