Definitions
v. to prepare food by heating it, or become ready through heating
烹调；煮；烧
n. someone who prepares and cooks food
做饭的人；厨师
Example
I usually cook vegetable soup when the weather turns cold.
天气变冷时，我通常会煮蔬菜汤。
Teaching children to cook simple meals can encourage healthier eating habits and greater independence later in life.
教孩子做简单饭菜，可以培养更健康的饮食习惯，让他们日后更加独立。
Collocations
- cook a meal
- cook from scratch
- a good cook
- cook over low heat
Word family
- cooking (n.)
- cooker (n.)
- cooked (adj.)
Usage tip
cook可指厨师；cooker在英式英语中指炉灶。
FAQ
- What does cook mean?
- to prepare food by heating it, or become ready through heating someone who prepares and cooks food
- How is cook pronounced?
- UK /kʊk/, US /kʊk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
