Pork Ribs - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：pork ribs (Pork Ribs)

Pork Ribs 🔊

/pɔːrk rɪbz/

The bone-in meat cut from the rib section of a pig, often used in cooking.

pork ribs 🔊

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/pɔːrk rɪbz/

Bone-in meat from the rib section of a pig, commonly barbecued, roasted, or braised.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from Latin 'porcus' (pig) and Old English 'ribb' (bone).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a pig's rib cage, then picture it grilled with sauce: 'ribs' = bones you eat.

📖 Example

For dinner tonight, I'm thinking of making pork ribs with a sweet barbecue sauce. 🔊 For dinner tonight, I'm thinking of making pork ribs with a sweet barbecue sauce.

🔗 Collocations

barbecue pork ribs – Pork ribs cooked with barbecue sauce, typically grilled or smoked.

oven-baked pork ribs – Pork ribs cooked in an oven, often with a dry rub or glaze.

rack of pork ribs – A whole section of connected pork ribs, usually from one side of the pig.

🔄 Synonyms

pork spare ribs (n.) – Pork ribs cut from the belly side, typically meatier and flatter.

baby back ribs (n.) – Pork ribs from the loin area, smaller and more tender than spare ribs.

🚫 Antonyms

boneless pork (n.) – Pork meat without any bones, often from the loin or shoulder.

📖 Cultural Story

Pork ribs are a centerpiece of American barbecue culture, slow-cooked and glazed, often served at summer gatherings.