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Meringue: Pillowy Clouds of Sweetness 繽紛的甜蜜滋味


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Meringue: Pillowy Clouds of Sweetness  繽紛的甜蜜滋味
by Ivy Liu


    

  In the culinary world, the beautifully fluffy, white meringue is a sheer wonder. Made with just egg whites and sugar, it can be __1__ into a variety of delectable sweets, including soft or crisp cookies and pastries, and it can even be used as a topping for pies and icing for cakes. For those who __2__ desserts without the decadence of butter and fats, but with a hefty dose of sweetness, the light and airy meringue is a godsend. For serious bakers, __3__ the art of meringue is key to creating classic bakes like lemon meringue pie, pavlova, macarons, and more.
  The __4__ of the featherweight confection varies depending on who you ask. Some historians believe it was invented in Switzerland by a pastry cook named Gasparini in the village of Meiringen. Others believe it came from Poland, was subsequently __5__ to France, and was later popularized by Queen Marie Antoinette, who was known to love the cloud-like delicacy. Another likely place where it may have begun is England. Historians have discovered a __6__ written in 1604 by Lady Elinor Fettiplace that contains a recipe for a treat similar to meringue, though in the book it is referred to as “white biskit bread.” Wherever it was invented, the __7__ dessert can sweep anyone off their feet.
  The different methods of meringue preparation include Italian, Swiss, French, and vegan, with each style __8__ its own unique texture, appearance, and durability. The addition of flavored extracts, fruit, nuts, and other ingredients can __9__ up these distinct meringue recipes. Meringue even __10__ Instagram and other social media back in late 2016, when the coffee shop Take-Out Drawing in Seoul topped a cup of coffee with a pillowy mountain of baked sugar peaks. Whatever form of meringue comes your way, be sure to get a bite out of this piece of heaven.
(A) versatile  (B) formed  (C) origin  (D) seasonal
(E) took over  (F) offering  (G) broke into  (H) prefer
(I) spice  (J) introduced  (K) mastering  (L) manuscript

 

(A) versatile a. 多樣式的;多功能的
• This make-up kit is so versatile that it is the only one you’d ever need.
這是個多用途的化妝箱,你只需要這個就夠了。

(B) form vt. 形成
• The mountains around the village form a natural barrier.
這個村子周圍的山脈形成一個天然屏障。

(C) origin n. 起源
• Scientists are in disagreement over the origin of life.
科學家對於生命的起源看法不一。

(D) seasonal a. 季節性的
• This store sells many fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables.
這家店販售許多新鮮的當令蔬果。

(E) take over...  占據/接管……
• The army successfully took over the village.
那支軍隊成功占領了該村莊。
• Beth will take over the business when her father retires.
貝絲將在父親退休時接管公司。

(F) offering n. 供奉(祭品)
offer vt. 給予,提供
• Those believers are making offerings as a form of worship to the god.
那些信眾正在供奉祭品以作為敬神的方式。
• The owner of the team offered Brian a position as head coach.
球隊的老闆給予布萊恩總教練一職。

(G) break into...  闖入……
• It is illegal to break into anyone’s property, such as cars and homes.
闖入任何人的資產(像是車和房子)都是違法的。

(H) prefer vt. 較喜歡
• I prefer living in the quiet countryside.
我較喜歡住在安靜的鄉村。

(I) spice vt. 調味;加以香料 & n. 調味料
spice up... / spice... up  為……增添風采/趣味
• To spice up their marriage, John and Susan decided to go out on weekly dates.
為了增添婚姻生活的樂趣,約翰和蘇珊決定每週約會一次。
• Mother put a lot of spices into the meat pie.
媽媽在這肉餅上加了很多香料。

(J) introduce vt. 引進;介紹
be introduced to + 地方  被引進某地
• This cactus was introduced to the area in the 1970s.
這種仙人掌在 1970 年代被引進該地區。

(K) master vt. 精通
• The only way to master English is to study often and use it in conversation.
精進英語唯一的方法就是經常學習並運用在對話中。

(L) manuscript n. 手稿
• The archaeologist translated the ancient Egyptian manuscript into English.
那位考古學家把古埃及文的手稿翻譯成英文。
*archaeologist n. 考古學家

1. Made with just egg whites and sugar, it can be formed into a medley of various delectable sweets...
理由
a. 空格前有 be 動詞 be,空格後有介詞 into,故知空格應置入過去分詞。
b. 選項中有 (B) formed 及 (J) introduced 符合條件,根據語意,它可以被「塑造成」各式各樣的美味甜點,可知答案應選 (B)。

2. For those who prefer desserts without the decadence of butter and fats, but with a hefty dose of sweetness, the light and airy meringue is a godsend.
理由
a. 空格前有複數代名詞 those 及關係代名詞 who,而空格後有受詞 desserts,且根據本句時態,故知空格應置入原形及物動詞或片語動詞。
b. 選項中有 (H) prefer 及 (I) spice 符合條件,根據語意,對那些「比較喜歡」沒有奶油與脂肪的甜點、卻又想要吃超甜的人來說,可知答案應選 (H)。

3. For serious bakers, mastering the art of meringue is key to creating classic bakes like lemon meringue pie, pavlova, macarons, and more.
理由
a. 空格後有作受詞的名詞詞組 the art of meringue(馬林糖的藝術)及 be 動詞 is,故知空格應置入及物動詞或片語動詞的動名詞形。
b. 選項中有 (F) offering 及 (K) mastering 符合條件,根據語意,「精通」馬林糖的藝術是創造像是檸檬蛋白派等經典甜點的關鍵,可知答案應選 (K)。

4. The origin of the featherweight confection varies depending on who you ask.
理由
a. 空格前有定冠詞 The,而空格後有介詞 of,故知空格應置入名詞。
b. 選項中有 (C) origin、(F) offering、(I) spice 及 (L) manuscript 符合條件,根據語意,這種輕如羽毛的甜點「起源」取決於你問的人而有所不同,可知答案應選 (C)。

5. Others believe it came from Poland, was subsequently introduced to France, and later popularized by Queen Marie Antoinette, who was known to love the cloud-like delicacy.
理由
a. 空格前有 be 動詞 was 及副詞 subsequently(隨後),而空格後有介詞 to,故知空格應置入過去分詞以被 subsequently 修飾。
b. 選項中僅剩 (J) introduced 符合條件,且符合語意,其他人認為馬林糖來自波蘭,隨後「傳到」法國,亦符合 “be introduced to...” 的用法,可知答案應選 (J)。

6. Historians have discovered a manuscript written in 1604 by Lady Elinor Fettiplace...
理由
a. 空格前有不定冠詞 a,而空格後有分詞 written(寫),故知空格應置入子音開頭的單數可數名詞。
b. 選項中有 (I) spice 及 (L) manuscript 符合條件,根據語意,歷史學家發現一份由艾莉諾•菲緹普蕾斯女士於 1604 年撰寫的「手抄本」,可知答案應選 (L)。

7. Wherever it was invented, the versatile dessert can sweep anyone off their feet.
理由
a. 空格前有定冠詞 the,而空格後有名詞 dessert(甜點),故知空格應置入分詞或形容詞以修飾 dessert 或置入另一名詞以形成名詞詞組。
b. 選項中尚有 (A) versatile、(D) seasonal、(F) offering 及 (I) spice 符合條件,根據語意,不管這種「多樣式」的甜點是在哪裡被發明的,它會讓任何人都為之傾倒,可知答案應選 (A)。

8. The different methods of meringue preparation include Italian, Swiss, French, and vegan, with each style offering its own unique texture, appearance, and durability.
理由
a. 空格前有引導情狀介詞片語的 with 及受詞 each style(每一種風格),而空格後有名詞詞組 its own unique texture(各自獨特的質地),故知空格應置入及物動詞或片語動詞的現在分詞形。
b. 選項中僅剩 (F) offering 符合條件,且符合語意,每一種烘焙方式都「提供了」獨特的質地、外表和耐放度,可知答案應選 (F)。

9. The addition of flavored extracts, fruit, nuts, and other ingredients can spice up these distinct meringue recipes.
理由
a. 空格前有助動詞 can,而空格後有介詞 up,故知空格應置入原形動詞。
b. 選項中僅剩 (I) spice 符合條件,且符合語意,額外添加帶有調味的萃取物、水果、堅果和其他原料可以「使」這些獨特的馬林糖食譜「更為豐富」,亦符合 “spice up...” 的用法,可知答案應選 (I)。

10. Meringue even took over Instagram and other social media back in late 2016...
理由
a. 空格前有主詞 Meringue(馬林糖)及副詞 even,而空格後有名詞 Instagram,且根據時間點 in late 2016(2016 年年末) 可知,空格應置入過去式及物動詞或片語動詞。
b. 選項中尚有 (E) took over 及 (G) broke into 符合條件,根據語意,在 2016 年年末,馬林糖甚至「占據了」Instagram 和其他社群媒體的版面,可知答案應選 (E)。

 

meringue n. 馬林糖,蛋白霜
pillowy a. 柔軟的;似枕頭的
delectable a. 好吃的
icing n. 糖霜
decadence n. 墮落,頹廢
hefty a. 大量的,巨額的
airy a. 輕而薄的
godsend n. 天賜的禮物
pavlova n. 帕夫洛娃蛋糕(用蛋白糖霜、水果和奶油製作而成)
macaron n. 馬卡龍
vegan a. 全素的
extract n. 萃取物

1. be referred to as...  被稱為……
• Hawaii is often referred to as one of the best places in the world for honeymoons.
夏威夷常被稱為是世界上最棒的蜜月地點之一。

2. sweep sb off one’s feet  使某人神魂顛倒
• Martina swept me off my feet the first time I saw her interact with a small child.
我第一次看到瑪蒂娜和小朋友互動時就為她神魂顛倒。

3. come one’s way  來到某人身旁
• Janet is waiting for an ideal job to come her way.
珍妮特正等著理想工作出現。

4. be sure to V  務必要……
• Be sure to lock the door before you leave.
你離開前務必要把門鎖好。

1. culinary a. 烹飪的
• Zoe went to culinary school to further her studies as a chef.
柔伊去上烹飪學校,繼續學習成為大廚的技藝。

2. sheer a. 全然的
• I finally realized that what Kevin had said was sheer nonsense.
我終於了解到凱文所說的話是一派胡言。

3. confection n. 甜點;糖果
• Ferrero’s confections are delicious, and eating them is an unforgettable experience.
費列羅的甜點十分美味,吃他的甜點是一個難忘的經驗。

4. subsequently adv. 接著;後來
• Ian lost his job and subsequently had to do odd jobs for six months.
伊恩失業後,有六個月時間得靠打零工過活。

5. popularize vt. 使普及/大眾化
• Over the years, Madonna has popularized many different clothing trends.
這幾年來,瑪丹娜引領許多不同的穿衣風潮。

6. delicacy n. 美味,佳餚
• The dessert has been referred to as a delicacy from heaven.
這種甜點被稱為天上佳餚。

7. texture n. 質地;結構
• This 100% cashmere scarf has a very smooth texture.
這條 100% 純喀什米爾圍巾的觸感非常滑順。

8. durability n. 耐久性
• Cars manufactured by that auto company are known for their durability.
那家汽車公司製造的車子以耐用著稱。

9. distinct a. 與眾不同的,獨特的
• Our magazine is distinct from other fashion magazines.
我們的雜誌與其他時尚雜誌截然不同。

 

繽紛的甜蜜滋味
  

  在烹飪界中,美麗蓬鬆的白色馬林糖堪稱一絕。它僅用蛋白和糖製成,可以被塑造成各式各樣的美味甜點,包括柔軟或酥脆的餅乾與糕點,甚至還可以作為派上面的裝飾及蛋糕上的糖霜。對那些享用甜點時不想要令人感到罪惡的奶油與脂肪、卻又想要吃超甜的人來說,輕盈且無負擔的馬林糖是天賜美味。對於嚴謹的烘焙師而言,精通馬林糖的藝術是創造像是檸檬蛋白派、帕夫洛娃蛋糕及馬卡龍等經典甜點的關鍵。
  這種輕如羽毛的甜點起源取決於你問的人而有所不同。有些歷史學家認為它是瑞士邁林根村一位名為加斯帕里尼的烘焙師傅發明的。其他人認為它來自波蘭,隨後傳到法國,後來因瑪莉•安東尼女王而普及,她對於這種雲一般的甜點是出了名的熱愛。另一個可能的發源地是英國。歷史學家發現一份由艾莉諾•菲緹普蕾斯女士於 1604 年撰寫的手抄本中,包含一個與馬林糖相似甜點的食譜,不過在那本書裡,它是被稱為「白餅乾麵包」。不管這種多樣式的甜點是在哪裡被發明的,它會讓任何人都為之傾倒。
  馬林糖的不同烘焙方式包括義式、瑞士、法式和純素,每一種烘焙方式都提供了獨特的質地、外表和耐放度。額外添加帶有調味的萃取物、水果、堅果和其他原料可以使這些獨特的馬林糖食譜更為豐富。在 2016 年年末,首爾的咖啡廳 Take-Out Drawing 以像枕頭一樣的山狀烤糖霜裝飾在咖啡上後,馬林糖甚至占據了 Instagram 和其他社群媒體的版面。不論你遇上哪一種馬林糖,一定要嚐一口這種天堂般的美食。
答案:
1. B  2. H  3. K  4. C  5. J  6. L  7. A  8. F  9. I  10. E

 
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