What does ingredient mean?

one of the foods used to prepare a dish one of the things needed to achieve a particular result

How is ingredient pronounced?

UK /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/, US /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/.

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2393 in the learning path

配料；食材

n. one of the foods used to prepare a dish

配料；食材

n. one of the things needed to achieve a particular result

要素；因素

Fresh ginger is the main ingredient in this soup.

鲜姜是这道汤的主要食材。

Public trust is an essential ingredient in the successful implementation of environmental policies.

公众信任是成功实施环境政策的必要因素。

是可数名词；既指烹饪配料，也可比喻必要因素。

What does ingredient mean?: one of the foods used to prepare a dish one of the things needed to achieve a particular result
How is ingredient pronounced?: UK /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/, US /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.