dough
复数形式
doughs
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面团, 面包面团
a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry
Dough is a soft, flexible mixture made by combining flour with water or other liquids, along with other ingredients like yeast, salt, and sugar. It serves as the base for various baked goods, including bread, pizza, and pastries. Dough can be kneaded, rolled, shaped, and baked to create a wide range of delicious treats. It's an essential component in baking, providing structure and texture to finished products while also allowing for creativity in shaping and flavoring.
- Pizza dough needs to be stretched and shaped before adding the toppings.
披萨面团在添加配料前需要拉伸和成型。
- The cookie dough is ready to be rolled into small balls and baked.
饼干面团已经准备好被卷成小球并烘烤。
- The doughnut dough is rising before it gets fried.
甜甜圈的面团在油炸之前正在发酵。
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钱, 现金
money, cash, or financial resources
- He needed some extra dough to cover his expenses for the month.
他需要一些额外的钱来支付这个月的开支。
- They saved up enough dough to take a vacation to Europe.
他们攒够了钱去欧洲度假。
- The restaurant's success brought in a lot of dough for the owners.
餐厅的成功为业主带来了很多钱。
- She handed over the dough for the new outfit she wanted to buy.
她为想买的新衣服交出了钱。
- They were excited about the big paycheck, knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings.
他们对大额工资支票感到兴奋，知道它会为他们的储蓄增加一笔可观的钱。