chips
/tʃɪps/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #43 in the learning path
炸薯条（英）；薯片（美）
Definitions
n. fried potato strips in British English; thin slices in American English
炸薯条（英）；薯片（美）
n. small pieces broken or cut off a larger object
碎片；碎屑
n. tiny electronic components containing circuits that process or store information
芯片
Example
These chips are crispy outside and soft in the middle.
这些薯条外脆内软。
Schools can encourage healthier eating by replacing chips with vegetables and other nutritious side dishes.
学校可以用蔬菜和其他营养配菜替代薯条，鼓励更健康的饮食。
Collocations
- fish and chips
- wood chips
- computer chips
Word family
- chip (n.)
- chip (v.)
Usage tip
英式chips是薯条，crisps是薯片；美式薯条叫fries。
FAQ
- What does chips mean?
- fried potato strips in British English; thin slices in American English small pieces broken or cut off a larger object tiny electronic components containing circuits that process or store information
- How is chips pronounced?
- UK /tʃɪps/, US /tʃɪps/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
