cooking
/ˈkʊkɪŋ/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #584 in the learning path
烹饪；烹调
Definitions
n. The activity of preparing food by heating it.
烹饪；烹调
adj. Intended for use in preparing food.
烹调用的
Example
My brother does the cooking while I wash dishes.
我哥哥做饭，我洗碗。
Teaching basic cooking skills at school can help young people develop healthier eating habits.
在学校教授基本烹饪技能，有助于年轻人养成更健康的饮食习惯。
Collocations
- do the cooking
- cooking skills
- cooking oil
- home cooking
Word family
- cook (v.)
- cook (n.)
- cooker (n.)
Usage tip
cooking指烹饪活动；cook可指厨师，cooker指炊具。
FAQ
- What does cooking mean?
- The activity of preparing food by heating it. Intended for use in preparing food.
- How is cooking pronounced?
- UK /ˈkʊkɪŋ/, US /ˈkʊkɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
