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Stir-fry - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：stir-fry (verb) (Stir-fry)

Stir-fry 🔊

/ˈstɜːr fraɪ/

v./n.

To cook food quickly in a pan over high heat while stirring it constantly.

stir-fry (verb) 🔊

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/ˈstɜːr fraɪ/

v./n.

To cook food quickly in a pan over high heat while stirring it constantly.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'stir' (to mix) and 'fry' (to cook in oil), describing a rapid cooking technique.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'stir' + 'fry' = quick mixing in hot oil; imagine a sizzling wok and rapid tossing.

📖 Example

My dad is really good at stir-frying; tonight he's making spicy stir-fried beef for us. 🔊 My dad is really good at stir-frying; tonight he's making spicy stir-fried beef for us.

🔗 Collocations

stir-fry vegetables – To cook vegetables quickly by tossing in a hot pan with oil.

stir-fry chicken – To cook chicken pieces rapidly in a wok until browned and tender.

stir-fry noodles – To fry noodles with sauces and ingredients over high heat.

🔄 Synonyms

sauté (v.) – To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat, often with constant motion.

pan-fry (v.) – To fry food in a pan with a moderate amount of oil, usually not as fast as stir-frying.

🚫 Antonyms

braise (v.) – To cook slowly in a sealed pot with liquid, opposite of quick high-heat cooking.

simmer (v.) – To cook gently in liquid just below boiling, taking much longer than stir-frying.

🌱 Derivatives

stir-fried (adj.) – Cooked by stir-frying.

stir-frying (n.) – The act or process of cooking by stir-fry method.

📖 Cultural Story

Stir-frying originated in China over 2,000 years ago during the Han dynasty due to fuel shortages. It spread globally via Chinese diaspora in the 20th century, becoming a staple of Asian cuisine.

Meaning 2：stir-fried dish (Stir-fry)

Stir-fry 🔊

/ˈstɜːr fraɪ/

v./n.

A dish that is made by stir-frying ingredients.

stir-fried dish 🔊

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/ˈstɜːr fraɪd dɪʃ/

v./n.

A dish that is made by stir-frying ingredients, typically including meat, vegetables, and sauce.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My favorite dish at this restaurant is the chicken stir-fry; it's always fresh and flavorful. 🔊 My favorite dish at this restaurant is the chicken stir-fry; it's always fresh and flavorful.

🔗 Collocations

chicken stir-fry – A dish of stir-fried chicken pieces with vegetables and sauce.

beef stir-fry – A dish of stir-fried beef strips with seasonings and vegetables.

vegetable stir-fry – A dish of stir-fried mixed vegetables, often served as a main or side.

🔄 Synonyms

sautéed dish (n.) – A dish cooked quickly in oil, similar to stir-fry but often with less tossing.

wok dish (n.) – Any dish prepared in a wok, commonly including stir-fries.

🚫 Antonyms

stew (n.) – A slowly cooked dish with liquid, opposite in speed and texture.

roast (n.) – A dish cooked by dry heat in an oven, not using high-heat pan tossing.

🌱 Derivatives

stir-fry (n.) – A meal or dish prepared by stir-frying.