单词 | to cook down |
释义 | > as lemmasto cook down to cook down transitive. To bring (liquid or partially liquid food) to a smaller volume, and hence to a greater concentration or a thicker consistency, usually by boiling; to reduce by cooking. ΚΠ 1850 Ohio Cultivator 1 Jan. 14/2 If the fruit was juicy and easily cooked, the syrup would probably need cooking down..till it had become quite thick. 1925 H. B. Dodd & J. L. Dodd Bohemian Eats San Francisco One [dessert] that is particularly liked is called ‘membrillo’, made of the quince, cooked down into a heavy syrup and molded into blocks. 2015 A. Duclos Plantiful Table 216/2 Slowly cook the onions down until they're completely translucent, about 25 minutes. < as lemmas |
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