stew
/stjuː/ · /stuː/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2591 in the learning path
炖菜；炖肉
Definitions
n. A dish of meat or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
炖菜；炖肉
v. To cook slowly in liquid over gentle heat.
炖；煨
Example
We shared a bowl of vegetable stew after our walk.
散步后，我们一起吃了一碗炖蔬菜。
Traditional stews can provide affordable, nutritious meals while making effective use of locally grown vegetables.
传统炖菜可以充分利用本地种植的蔬菜，提供经济实惠又营养丰富的餐食。
Collocations
- beef stew
- vegetable stew
- stew gently
Word family
- stewed (adj.)
Usage tip
stew既可指炖菜，也可作动词表示慢炖。
FAQ
- What does stew mean?
- A dish of meat or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid. To cook slowly in liquid over gentle heat.
- How is stew pronounced?
- UK /stjuː/, US /stuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
