crisps
crisps — 動詞
- crispspresent simple I / you / we / they
- crispses3rd person singular
- crispsing-ing form
- crispsedpast simple
1. to cook food so that its surface turns dry and firm, often to a golden-brown col
使酥脆
加熱食物使其表面乾燥酥脆
to cook food so that its surface turns dry and firm, often to a golden-brown colour, or for food to reach this state on its own during cooking
Iris crisped the potato slices in the oven until they turned a light golden colour.
Iris 把馬鈴薯片放進烤箱裡烤，直到它們變成淺金黃色。
transitive: crisp + [food noun]
The bacon will crisp within five minutes if you keep the heat on high.
如果保持高溫，培根五分鐘內就會變得酥脆。
intransitive: [food] + crisp
Mathieu crisped the fish skin by pressing it down flat against the hot pan.
Mathieu 把魚皮壓平貼在熱鍋上，使其變得酥脆。
The top of the pie crisped beautifully after ten minutes under the grill.
派的頂層在烤架下烤了十分鐘後，變得非常酥脆。
Kenji left the bread rolls in the oven a bit longer to crisp the crust.
Kenji 把麵包捲在烤箱裡多放了一下，好讓外皮變酥脆。
文法句型
crisp + [food noun]
[food] + crisp
用法筆記
Object is typically a food whose surface can become dry and firm: bacon, pastry, potatoes, bread crusts. Not the same as burning — crisping is a controlled, desirable result.
常見錯誤
2. to press or bend a flat surface so that it forms small folds, waves, or creases
使起皺褶
按壓平面使其形成波紋或摺痕
to press or bend a flat surface so that it forms small folds, waves, or creases — for example, crisping a piece of paper by crumpling it, or wind crisping the surface of a lake into ripples
Tamar crisped the wrapping paper by running her thumb firmly along the edge.
Tamar 用拇指沿著邊緣用力滑過，使包裝紙起了皺褶。
transitive: crisp + [flat material]
The old photograph had crisped along the bottom edge after years of damp.
那張舊照片受潮多年後，底邊都起皺了。
Eshe crisped the foil into a tight ball before she threw it into the bin.
Eshe 把鋁箔紙揉皺成一團後扔進了垃圾桶。
A sudden gust of wind crisped the surface of the lake into tiny waves.
一陣突來的風吹皺了湖面，泛起細小的波紋。
Renata crisped the silk scarf between her fingers, leaving fine creases all over it.
Renata 用手指揉皺了絲巾，在上面留下細細的摺痕。
- smooth
to make a surface flat and free of folds or bumps
文法句型
crisp + [flat material]
[surface] + crisp
用法筆記
Object is typically a thin, flat material (paper, foil, fabric) or a smooth natural surface (water, snow). This sense is literary and uncommon in everyday speech.
crisps — 名詞
- crispssingular
- crispsesplural
1. A thin slice of potato cooked in oil until hard and crunchy, eaten cold as a sna
洋芋片
英式英文的洋芋片零食，美式稱薯片
A thin slice of potato cooked in oil until hard and crunchy, eaten cold as a snack and usually sold in sealed bags. In British English this is a crisp; in American English it is called a potato chip or simply a chip.
Justin opened a bag of salt-and-vinegar crisps and shared them with his sister.
Justin 打開一包鹽醋口味的洋芋片，和妹妹一起分享。
a bag of crisps — the most common packaging phrase
The vending machine at Stefan's gym sold only plain crisps and chocolate bars.
Stefan 健身房的自動販賣機只賣原味洋芋片和巧克力棒。
Mira brushed crisp crumbs off her school blouse before the afternoon class began.
Mira 在下午課開始前，把洋芋片屑從制服襯衫上拍掉。
Samir tipped the last few broken crisps from the packet straight into his mouth.
Samir 把包裝裡最後幾片碎洋芋片直接倒進嘴裡。
Hana tucked a small bag of ready-salted crisps into her coat pocket for later.
Hana 把一小包原味洋芋片塞進外套口袋，留著之後吃。
- potato chip
American English equivalent
- chip
standard American term; in British English 'chip' means a thick hot fried potato
文法句型
a bag/packet of crisps
用法筆記
The singular form 'a crisp' refers to one individual piece, but the plural 'crisps' is far more common because the food is sold and eaten in quantity. In American English, these are called 'chips' or 'potato chips' — not to be confused with British 'chips,' which are thick-cut hot fried potatoes.
常見錯誤
2. A warm dessert in which sliced fruit is baked beneath a crumbly topping made by
水果酥
水果上鋪奶油麵粉糖烤成的甜點
A warm dessert in which sliced fruit is baked beneath a crumbly topping made by rubbing butter, sugar, and flour together into small lumps. Apple crisp is the most familiar version, but peach, rhubarb, and berry crisps are also popular.
Selim's grandmother baked an apple crisp using fruit from her own garden.
Selim 的奶奶用自家花園的水果烤了一個蘋果酥。
apple crisp — the most common type of this dessert
Yasmin served the warm peach crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yasmin 端上溫熱的蜜桃酥，配了一球香草冰淇淋。
served with ice cream — a classic pairing for fruit crisps
The recipe for rhubarb crisp called for extra sugar because the stalks were so sour.
大黃酥的食譜需要多加糖，因為大黃的莖很酸。
Caio first tasted fruit crisp when his host family in Manchester baked him one.
Caio 第一次吃到水果酥，是曼徹斯特的寄宿家庭烤給他的。
Abigail left the berry crisp in the oven too long and the topping turned dark.
Abigail 把莓果酥在烤箱裡烤太久，上面的奶酥變黑了。
文法句型
an apple/peach/rhubarb crisp
make/bake a crisp
用法筆記
Often named after the fruit used: 'apple crisp,' 'peach crisp,' 'berry crisp.' The topping is similar to a crumble but typically includes oats or nuts for extra crunch. Traditionally served warm, often with vanilla ice cream or custard.
常見錯誤
crisps — 形容詞
- crispspositive
- crispsercomparative
- crispsestsuperlative
1. stiff and dry enough to break or snap with only a little force
酥脆；易碎
乾燥且容易折斷的質地
stiff and dry enough to break or snap with only a little force
Gabriel stepped on the crisp autumn leaves scattered across the path.
Gabriel 踩在散落小徑上的酥脆秋葉。
collocation: crisp leaves
The old photograph had become so crisp that it cracked when Nila picked it up.
那張舊照片已變得極脆，Nila 一拿起來就裂開了。
Hamza bit into the crisp wafer and it shattered into tiny pieces.
Hamza 咬了一口酥脆的薄餅，它便碎成小片。
The burnt edges of the toast were dark and crisp to the touch.
吐司烤焦的邊緣摸起來又黑又脆。
Ava noticed the insect's crisp wing had snapped off inside the jar.
Ava 發現罐子裡那隻昆蟲脆弱的翅膀已經折斷了。
用法筆記
Often describes materials that have dried out, aged, or been overheated. The breaking is usually undesirable or neutral rather than pleasant.
2. pleasantly dry, firm, and crunchy — used of well-cooked foods like pastries, bis
爽脆
食物烹調得宜而酥脆爽口
pleasantly dry, firm, and crunchy — used of well-cooked foods like pastries, biscuits, and roast potatoes
Lara pulled the tray from the oven and admired the crisp golden pastry.
Lara 從烤箱中取出烤盤，欣賞金黃爽脆的酥皮。
collocation: crisp pastry
The apple crumble had a crisp topping that crackled under Caleb's spoon.
蘋果奶酥的爽脆頂層在 Caleb 的湯匙下發出脆裂聲。
collocation: crisp topping
Sade served the roast potatoes while the skins were still hot and crisp.
Sade 趁薯皮還熱燙爽脆時端上了烤馬鈴薯。
The biscotti were baked twice until they turned perfectly crisp and dry.
杏仁脆餅經過兩次烘烤，變得完美爽脆乾燥。
Nikos bit into the crisp breadstick and smiled at the loud crunch.
Nikos 咬了一口爽脆的麵包棒，對那響亮的脆聲微笑。
用法筆記
Used only for cooked foods, especially baked goods where a dry, crunchy texture is desirable. Always positive — the food has been cooked just right.
常見錯誤
3. (of raw fruit and vegetables) firm and fresh, with a satisfying texture when bit
鮮脆
蔬果新鮮結實的狀態
(of raw fruit and vegetables) firm and fresh, with a satisfying texture when bitten into
Bao chose a head of lettuce with crisp green leaves and no brown spots.
Bao 挑了一顆葉子鮮脆翠綠、毫無褐斑的萵苣。
collocation: crisp leaves (of lettuce)
The apple was so crisp that juice ran down Hyun's chin after the first bite.
蘋果鮮脆多汁，Hyun 咬下第一口後果汁順著下巴流下。
Lakshmi snapped the crisp celery stalk in half and added it to the salad.
Lakshmi 將鮮脆的芹菜莖折成兩半，加進沙拉裡。
Folake picked the crispest carrots from the market stall for Sunday's stew.
Folake 在市場攤位挑了最鮮脆的紅蘿蔔，準備做週日燉菜。
The cucumber stayed crisp in the fridge for nearly a week.
小黃瓜在冰箱裡放了將近一週依然鮮脆。
用法筆記
Describes raw, uncooked produce only. A crisp apple is fresh and firm; once cooked it becomes soft and this sense no longer applies.
4. stiff, smooth, and looking fresh and tidy — used of paper, fabric, or clothing t
挺括
紙張或布料平整硬挺的外觀
stiff, smooth, and looking fresh and tidy — used of paper, fabric, or clothing that appears new or well-pressed
Gabriel handed over a crisp fifty-pound note fresh from the bank.
Gabriel 遞來一張剛從銀行取出、挺括的五十英鎊鈔票。
collocation: crisp note (banknote)
Nila's crisp white shirt still held the creases from the shop packaging.
Nila 挺括的白襯衫還留著商店包裝的摺痕。
collocation: crisp shirt
The hotel sheets were so crisp and cool that Hamza slept soundly all night.
飯店的床單挺括清涼，Hamza 整夜睡得安穩。
Ava smoothed the crisp tablecloth and set the plates in the centre.
Ava 撫平挺括的桌布，把盤子擺在中央。
The wedding invitation arrived on thick, crisp paper with gold lettering.
婚禮邀請函印在厚實挺括的紙張上，搭配金色字體。
用法筆記
Often implies the item is new, freshly laundered, or freshly ironed. The stiffness is a sign of quality or care.
5. (of a sound, picture, or video) extremely clear, with sharp outlines or distinct
清晰
聲音或影像極為清楚分明
(of a sound, picture, or video) extremely clear, with sharp outlines or distinct tones
The new television showed every scene in crisp, bright detail.
新電視呈現每個場景都清晰明亮、細節分明。
collocation: crisp detail
Sade heard the crisp snap of a twig somewhere behind her in the woods.
Sade 聽見身後樹林某處傳來樹枝折斷的清晰脆響。
collocation: crisp snap (sound)
Lara's phone took a crisp photo of the mountains even in low evening light.
Lara 的手機即使在傍晚微光中，仍拍出清晰的山景照片。
Caleb adjusted the radio until the announcer's voice came through crisp and clear.
Caleb 調整收音機，直到播音員的聲音變得清晰響亮。
The drummer produced a crisp beat that the whole band could follow easily.
鼓手打出清晰的節奏，整個樂團都能輕鬆跟上。
用法筆記
Common in contexts of photography, audio recording, and broadcasting. Describes the technical quality of the medium, not the content itself.
6. (of speech, writing, or manner) quick, clear, and wasting no words — direct and
俐落
說話或書寫簡潔有條理
(of speech, writing, or manner) quick, clear, and wasting no words — direct and confident
Nikos gave the team a crisp summary of the project in under two minutes.
Nikos 用不到兩分鐘給團隊做了俐落的專案概要。
collocation: crisp summary
The editor asked for a crisp opening paragraph that grabbed the reader's attention.
編輯要求一段俐落的開場段落，能立刻抓住讀者注意力。
Bao's instructions were so crisp that everyone finished the task without a single question.
Bao 的指示十分俐落，所有人完成任務都沒有任何疑問。
Hyun admired the crisp prose of the news article — not a word was wasted.
Hyun 欣賞那篇新聞報導俐落的文筆——沒有一個字是浪費的。
The sergeant's crisp command sent the soldiers into action at once.
中士俐落的口令讓士兵們立刻行動起來。
- rambling
long, confused, and lacking clear direction
- long-winded
using far too many words
- vague
unclear and lacking precision
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5: here 'crisp' describes the efficiency and clarity of communication, not the audio quality of a sound. The focus is on brevity and confidence.
7. describes weather that is cold but fresh-feeling, with a clear sky and an energi
清爽
寒冷乾爽、明亮宜人的天氣
describes weather that is cold but fresh-feeling, with a clear sky and an energising quality
Liang stepped outside into the crisp October morning and smiled at the blue sky.
Liang 走進十月清爽的早晨，對著蔚藍的天空微笑。
crisp + morning: describing cold, bright autumn weather
The crisp autumn afternoon was perfect for a long walk through the park.
清爽的秋日下午非常適合在公園裡散個長步。
Nora wrapped her scarf tighter as the crisp winter wind swept across the field.
Nora 把圍巾裹得更緊，因為清爽的冬風掃過整片田野。
The Haddad family chose a crisp, sunny Saturday in early November for the wedding.
Haddad 一家選了十一月初一個清爽晴朗的星期六舉辦婚禮。
After weeks of rain, the crisp bright weather lifted spirits across the whole office.
下了好幾週的雨之後，清爽明亮的天氣提振了整間辦公室的精神。
文法句型
crisp + [weather/day/morning/afternoon]
用法筆記
Typically describes autumn or winter weather that is cold in a pleasant, invigorating way. The key idea is that the cold feels refreshing rather than uncomfortable.
8. describes air that feels cold, clean, and fresh when you breathe it in
清新
空氣寒冷乾燥而潔淨新鮮
describes air that feels cold, clean, and fresh when you breathe it in
Noa took a deep breath of the crisp mountain air and felt wide awake.
Noa 深吸一口清新的山中空氣，感覺完全清醒了。
crisp air: cold, fresh, and invigorating to breathe
The crisp air from the open window filled the stuffy classroom with freshness.
窗外吹進的清新空氣讓悶熱的教室充滿了新鮮感。
Tanvi loved running before sunrise, when the air was crisp and still.
Tanvi 喜歡在日出前跑步，那時的空氣清新而寧靜。
A blast of crisp January air hit Kian's face as he opened the front door.
Kian 打開前門時，一股一月清新的冷空氣撲面而來。
The air grew crisp and clean after the thunderstorm had passed through the valley.
雷雨過後，山谷中的空氣變得清新而乾淨。
文法句型
crisp + [air/breeze]
用法筆記
Describes the feeling of air itself rather than the overall weather. Often used for mountain, morning, or winter air that feels especially pure and cold on the skin or in the lungs.
9. describes hair that grows in close, springy ringlets or defined waves
捲曲
頭髮呈緊密小捲狀
describes hair that grows in close, springy ringlets or defined waves
Rafael ran a comb through his daughter's crisp dark curls before the school photo.
Rafael 在拍學校照片前，用梳子梳理女兒那頭捲曲的深色頭髮。
crisp curls: small, tight, well-defined curls
The old photograph showed a woman with crisp, tight ringlets pinned up neatly.
那張老照片裡有位婦人，一頭捲曲緊密的小髮捲整整齊齊地盤了起來。
Eve's grandmother still had the same crisp white curls she remembered from childhood.
Eve 的祖母仍然留著她童年記憶中那頭捲曲的白髮。
The stylist used a diffuser to make Hoa's naturally crisp waves look soft and full.
造型師用烘罩讓 Hoa 天生捲曲的波浪髮看起來柔軟又蓬鬆。
文法句型
crisp + [curls/hair/ringlets/waves]
用法筆記
A mainly literary or older usage. Describes hair that holds a tight curl pattern with a springy, defined texture — not loose waves.