单词 | to a turn |
释义 | > as lemmas(roasted, done, etc.) to a turn b. (roasted, done, etc.) to a turn: (cooked) exactly to the proper degree, precisely right.Probably originally in reference to the turns of a cooking spit. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > food manufacture and preparation > cooking > [adverb] > well-cooked enoughOE enowa1382 (roasted, done, etc.) to a turn1686 1686 C. Frazer tr. Plutarch Life Marcus Antonius in J. Dryden et al. tr. Plutarch Lives V. 176 The Cook..told him there was not above twelve to sup, but that every Dish was to be served up just roasted to a turn. 1780 Mirror No. 93. ⁋12 The beef was roasted to a turn. 1864 D. G. Mitchell Seven Stories 11 The chops were done to a turn. 2001 Independent 6 Jan. (Time Off section) 2/8 Wonderful fresh sardines, grilled to a turn, very good baked fishes, chicken, pork and goat. < as lemmas |
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