cream
cream — 名詞
1. the thick, pale layer of fat found on fresh milk, frequently added to dishes dur
鮮奶油
牛奶表面分離出的濃稠乳脂
the thick, pale layer of fat found on fresh milk, frequently added to dishes during cooking or baking, or spooned over desserts
Kemi poured fresh cream over the bowl of strawberries for dessert.
Kemi 在餐後將鮮奶油淋在一碗草莓上。
collocation: fresh cream / pour cream
Would you like some cream in your coffee, or do you prefer it black?
你的咖啡要加一些鮮奶油，還是你喜歡喝黑的？
The recipe calls for two cups of heavy cream and a tablespoon of sugar.
食譜需要兩杯濃鮮奶油和一湯匙糖。
My grandmother used to skim the cream from the top of the milk every morning.
我奶奶以前每天早晨都會從牛奶表面撇取鮮奶油。
Luca asked if the soup was made with cream or just regular milk.
Luca 問這湯是用鮮奶油做的，還是只用了一般牛奶。
- whipped cream
cream that has been beaten until light and fluffy, a specific prepared form
- single cream
thinner cream for pouring, common in British English
- double cream
thick cream with high fat content, used in British cooking
- skimmed milk
milk with all the cream removed
用法筆記
In recipes, 'heavy cream' (US) or 'double cream' (UK) refers to cream with a high fat content that whips easily.
常見錯誤
2. a pale yellowish-white colour, like the colour of milk cream
奶油色
淡黃白的顏色
a pale yellowish-white colour, like the colour of milk cream
Andrés chose a cream colour for the living room walls to keep things bright.
Andrés 為客廳牆壁選了奶油色，讓整體看起來明亮。
collocation: cream colour for walls
The wedding invitations were printed on cream paper with gold lettering.
婚禮邀請函用奶油色紙張印製，搭配金色字體。
Iris wore a soft cream sweater that matched her winter coat perfectly.
Iris 穿了一件柔軟的奶油色毛衣，跟她的冬季外套很搭。
The old villa had cream stone walls that glowed warmly in the afternoon sun.
那棟老別墅有奶油色的石牆，在午後的陽光下散發溫暖的光澤。
用法筆記
Used as a colour name in paint, fashion, and design. Often paired with other neutral tones such as beige, ivory, and tan.
3. a soft, thick product that people put on their skin to moisturise, protect, or t
乳霜
塗抹於皮膚的軟質保養品
a soft, thick product that people put on their skin to moisturise, protect, or treat a medical condition
Imran applies sunscreen cream every morning before he goes out into the sun.
Imran 每天早上出門前都會塗防曬乳霜。
protective use: sunscreen cream
The doctor gave Niran a special cream to treat the rash on his arms.
醫生給 Niran 一種特殊乳霜來治療他手臂上的疹子。
Mira keeps hand cream on her desk and uses it after washing up.
Mira 在辦公桌上放了一條護手霜，洗手後就會使用。
This anti-aging cream costs a lot, but Astrid says it works well on her skin.
這款抗老乳霜價格不低，但 Astrid 說她的皮膚用了效果很好。
Parents should use a gentle cream on babies to avoid causing any irritation.
家長應該在嬰兒身上使用溫和的乳霜，以免造成任何刺激。
- lotion
thinner and more liquid than cream
- moisturiser
specifically for adding moisture to the skin
- ointment
thicker and greasier than cream, often medicinal
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific type or container ('I bought three creams at the pharmacy'). Uncountable when referring to the substance generally ('This cream is very moisturising').
常見錯誤
4. a sweet food with a soft, creamy filling inside, often covered in chocolate
奶油夾心糖
內部有柔軟奶油餡的甜食
a sweet food with a soft, creamy filling inside, often covered in chocolate
Putri bought a box of chocolate creams from the sweet shop for her grandmother's visit.
Putri 在糖果店買了一盒巧克力奶油夾心糖，準備探望奶奶時帶去。
countable: chocolate creams as a type of sweet
These strawberry creams are my favourite kind of sweet from the shop.
這些草莓奶油夾心糖是這家店裡我最喜歡的糖果。
Roya offered the guests a selection of soft creams and hard candies from the jar.
Roya 從罐子裡拿出各種軟心糖和硬糖請客人吃。
The old-fashioned sweet shop sells cream-filled chocolates in a variety of fruit flavours.
這家老字號糖果店販售多種水果口味的奶油夾心巧克力。
- chocolate cream
a chocolate with a soft cream centre
- creme-filled candy
the American term for this kind of sweet
用法筆記
This sense is more common in British English. In the US, 'cream' in confectionery is often called 'creme' filling.
5. a thick, smooth cleaning product for hard surfaces like kitchen counters, sinks,
清潔乳
用於清潔硬質表面的濃稠液體
a thick, smooth cleaning product for hard surfaces like kitchen counters, sinks, or bathroom tiles
Lan scrubbed the kitchen counter with a cleaning cream to remove the grease.
Lan 用清潔乳刷洗廚房流理臺，去除油污。
use: cleaning cream for kitchen surfaces
You only need a small amount of this cream to clean the entire bathroom sink.
你只需要少量這種清潔乳，就能把整個浴室洗手檯洗乾淨。
Christopher bought a new cleaning cream that works well on the stove top.
Christopher 買了一種新的清潔乳，在瓦斯爐檯面上效果很好。
The cleaning cream left the white tiles looking shiny and completely spotless.
這種清潔乳讓白色磁磚看起來閃亮如新，而且完全沒有污漬。
- cleanser
a more general term for any cleaning product
- scouring cream
a cream with mild abrasives for tough stains
6. a smooth, thick soup made with cream or milk and cooked vegetables, meat, or fis
奶油濃湯
加入鮮奶油製成的濃稠滑順湯品
a smooth, thick soup made with cream or milk and cooked vegetables, meat, or fish that have been blended until soft
Zayd ordered a bowl of cream of mushroom soup to start his meal.
Zayd 點了一碗奶油蘑菇濃湯作為開胃菜。
pattern: cream of [vegetable] soup
The restaurant's cream of tomato soup comes with fresh bread on the side.
這家餐廳的奶油番茄濃湯會附上現烤麵包。
Kemi learned to make cream of chicken soup from her grandmother's old recipe book.
Kemi 從奶奶的老食譜書學會了如何做奶油雞肉濃湯。
On cold winter days, a hot bowl of cream soup warms you up very quickly.
在寒冷的冬日裡，一碗熱騰騰的奶油濃湯可以讓你迅速暖和起來。
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific variety or serving ('I'll have two creams — mushroom and tomato'). Uncountable when referring to the type of soup generally.
7. the finest or most excellent individuals or items within a larger group; the hig
精英；精華
某群體中最好的人或事物
the finest or most excellent individuals or items within a larger group; the highest-quality members of a particular set
The university selects only the cream of its graduating students for the honours programme.
該大學只從應屆畢業生中挑選最優秀的學生進入榮譽學程。
figurative idiom: cream of [group] for the best people
This music school takes only the cream of young musicians from across the country.
這所音樂學校只招收來自全國各地最優秀的年輕音樂家。
The cream of the city's chefs will compete in the cooking competition next month.
全市最頂尖的大廚將在下個月的烹飪比賽中一較高下。
Aesha was considered among the cream of the graduating class this year.
Aesha 被認為是今年應屆畢業生中的佼佼者。
- dregs
the worst or lowest-quality part of a group
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'the cream of the crop' or 'the cream of [group]'. Used only as a singular noun referring to a collective group.
常見錯誤
cream — 形容詞
1. having a pale yellowish-white colour, like that of milk cream
奶油色的
帶有淡黃白色的
having a pale yellowish-white colour, like that of milk cream
Eli wore a cream jacket to the party with a dark blue shirt underneath.
Eli 穿了一件奶油色外套去派對，裡面搭配深藍色襯衫。
describing clothing: cream jacket
The old cat had soft cream fur and bright green eyes.
那隻老貓有柔軟的奶油色毛髮和一雙明亮的綠眼睛。
Adaeze and Otis painted the nursery a warm cream shade that felt calm and welcoming.
Adaeze 和 Otis 把嬰兒房漆成溫暖的奶油色調，讓人感覺平靜又溫馨。
Henry parked his cream-coloured van in front of the old brick building.
Henry 把他的奶油色廂型車停在舊磚樓前。
A cream rug on the wooden floor made the room look bigger and brighter.
木地板上鋪了一塊奶油色地毯，讓房間看起來更大更明亮。
用法筆記
Used as an invariable adjective — it does not change form for gender or number. The hyphenated form 'cream-coloured' (UK) or 'cream-colored' (US) is also very common.
cream — 動詞
1. to beat or mix ingredients, especially butter and sugar, together until the mixt
打發
將油糖攪打至蓬鬆柔滑的步驟
to beat or mix ingredients, especially butter and sugar, together until the mixture becomes pale, light, and smooth in texture
Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture turns pale and fluffy.
將奶油和糖一起攪打至混合物變得蓬鬆且顏色變淺。
cooking verb: cream + butter + sugar together
The recipe says to cream the eggs and sugar before adding the flour.
食譜說要先將蛋和糖打發均勻，然後再加入麵粉。
Eli creamed the margarine and sugar by hand using a large wooden spoon.
Eli 用一支大木匙手工將人造奶油和糖攪打至柔滑。
You should cream the shortening and sugar first before adding any liquid.
你應該先把酥油和糖打發至乳化，再加入任何液體。
文法句型
cream + [ingredient] + and + [ingredient]
cream + together
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in baking and cooking instructions. The creaming method is a standard first step in cake and cookie recipes.