单词 | stuffing |
释义 | stuffing (stʌfɪŋ ) Word forms: stuffings 1. variable noun Stuffing is a mixture of food that is put inside a bird such as a chicken, or a vegetable such as a pepper, before it is cooked. Chestnuts can be used at Christmas time, as a stuffing for turkey, guinea fowl or chicken. Synonyms: filling, farce, forcemeat, farcemeat 2. uncountable noun Stuffing is material that is used to fill things such as cushions or toys in order to make them firm or solid. 3. knock the stuffing out of sb phrase [VERB inflects] If something knocks the stuffing out of you, it causes you to lose enthusiasm or confidence. Constant worry can knock the stuffing out of you. Idioms: knock the stuffing out of someone to destroy someone's energy and self-confidence, and leave them feeling weak and nervous The opposition knocked the stuffing out of us early on and we never got into the game. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: stuffing mix When the shallots are soft, add them to stuffing mix with hot water, as per the instructions on the packet. The Sun The morning before you plan to cook it, stuff the neck with the spinach stuffing mix and secure the flap. Times, Sunday Times Make up the stuffing mix with half the recommended quantity of boiling water. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 填料放入鸡或辣椒等用于烹饪的 Japanese: 詰め物 |
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