单词	microwave
释义	microwave1 nounmicrowave2 verb microwavemi‧cro‧wave1 /ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/ ●●● S2 noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Compact models are about the size of a microwave. If this would otherwise be done leaving food out or in the refrigerator, then the microwave actually adds to energy use. With a microwave, he calculates, we could get rid of our cook. word sets WORD SETS► Electricity A, AC, alternating current, nounamp, nounanode, nounarmature, nounbattery, nounblackout, nounblow, verbboost, nounbrownout, nounbulb, nouncathode, nouncell, nouncharge, nouncircuit, nouncircuit breaker, nouncontact, nouncurrent, noundiode, noundirect current, noundischarge, verbdischarge, noundisconnect, verbdry battery, noundry cell, noundynamo, nounelectric shock, nounelectrify, verbelectrocute, verbelectromagnetic, adjectivefilament, nounfluorescent, adjectivefuse, nounfuse, verbfuze, noungalvanic, adjectivegalvanism, noungenerator, nounground, nounground, verbhydroelectric, adjectiveimpedance, nounimpulse, nounincandescent, adjectiveinduction, nouninduction coil, nouninductive, adjectiveinsulating tape, nouninsulator, nounintegrated circuit, nounkilowatt, nounkW, kWh, LED, nounlight-emitting diode, nounlive wire, nounload, nounmaster switch, nounmicrowave, nounnegative, adjectivenuclear reactor, nounohm, nounoscilloscope, nounoutput, nounovercharge, verboverload, verbphotoelectric cell, nounpoint, nounpower, nounpower, adjectivepower cut, nounpower line, nounpower plant, nounpower point, nounpower station, nounpylon, nounrecharge, verbresistor, nounrewire, verbsocket, nounspark, nounspark, verbwatt, nounwattage, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► microwave cookery (=cooking using a microwave oven)· There are many books on microwave cookery. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► background · This leaves the problem of how to explain the microwave background radiation.· Their cumulative effect would give rise to the microwave background radiation.· That means they would already be exerting their influence by the time the microwave background was born.· As yet, though, the best measurements of the microwave background show none of the tell-tale marks that such flaws would leave.· A related problem is the evenness of the microwave background.· New studies will search for the tiniest blips in the microwave background.· In particular, why is the temperature of the microwave background radiation so nearly the same when we look in different directions?· The influx of energy would help explain the microwave background radiation. ► oven · You don't have to spend half a day in a moving microwave oven racing lorries down the autostrada.· Premiums in these charges included microwave ovens and clock radios.· How far is it affected by motivation, by a clear sense of purpose, as with the microwave ovens?· When and where did you buy your microwave oven, and how much did it cost?· Redundant parts were extensively used to ensure reliability, yet the whole unit was little bigger than a large microwave oven.· The suppliers were billed for 154 microwave ovens, the charges said, and Dawe and McGarr split the money.· Today, 2.5 million magnetrons are made each year for the microwave oven market.· Each room will come with a kitchen and microwave oven. VERB► use · Both the jug and bowl come with lids, and they can be used in the microwave, freezer and dishwasher.· Before opening it, he grudgingly used the microwave to heat a cup of cocoa, then sat at the kitchen counter.· If using a microwave, break the chocolate up and heat on defrost for 3 min.· Some use the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. 1 (also ˌmicrowave ˈoven) a type of oven that cooks food very quickly using very short electric waves instead of heat:  I’ll heat it up in the microwave.2a very short electric wave that is used in cooking food and sending messages by radio, and in radar microwave1 nounmicrowave2 verb microwavemicrowave2 verb [transitive] Verb Table VERB TABLE microwave Simple Form Present I, you, we, they microwave he, she, it microwaves Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they microwaved Present perfect I, you, we, they have microwaved he, she, it has microwaved Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had microwaved Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will microwave Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have microwaved Continuous Form Present I am microwaving he, she, it is microwaving you, we, they are microwaving Past I, he, she, it was microwaving you, we, they were microwaving Present perfect I, you, we, they have been microwaving he, she, it has been microwaving Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been microwaving Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be microwaving Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been microwaving Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS This involved grating soap, microwaving it and finally putting it through a food processor. Thesaurus THESAURUSways of cooking something► bake to cook things such as bread or cakes in an oven: · Tom baked a cake for my birthday. ► roast to cook meat or vegetables in an oven: · Roast the potatoes for an hour. ► fry to cook food in hot oil: · She was frying some mushrooms. ► stir-fry to fry small pieces of food while moving them around continuously: · stir-fried tofu and bean sprouts ► sauté to fry vegetables for a short time in a small amount of butter or oil: · Sauté the potatoes in butter. ► grill to cook food over or under strong heat: · grilled fish ► broil American English to cook food under heat: · broiled fish ► boil to cook something in very hot water: · He doesn’t even know how to boil an egg.· English people seem to love boiled vegetables. ► steam to cook vegetables over hot water: · Steam the rice for 15 minutes. ► poach to cook food, especially fish or eggs, slowly in hot water: · poached salmon ► toast to cook the outside surfaces of bread: · toasted muffins ► barbecue to cook food on a metal frame over a fire outdoors: · I thought we could barbecue some mackerel. ► microwave to cook food in a microwave oven: · The beans can be microwaved. WORD SETS► Cooking allspice, nounbake, verbbarbecue, verbbaste, verbblanch, verbboil, verbbottle, verbbouillon cube, nounbraise, verbbreadcrumbs, nounbreaded, adjectivebrine, nounbroil, verbbrown, verbbutter, verbcandied, adjectivecaper, nouncaramel, nouncardamom, nouncarve, verbcasserole, nouncasserole, verbcaster sugar, nouncharbroil, verbchervil, nounchestnut, nounchicory, nounchill, verbchilli powder, nounchip, verbcilantro, nouncinnamon, nounclean, verbclove, nouncochineal, nouncoconut, nouncook, verbcook, nouncookbook, nouncookery, nouncookery book, nouncordon bleu, adjectivecore, verbcoriander, nouncream, verbcrisp, verbcube, verbculinary, adjectivecumin, nouncurry powder, noundeep fry, verbdessertspoon, noundevilled, adjectivedice, verbdone, adjectivedress, verbessence, nounfat, nounflambé, adjectiveflan, nounflavouring, nounflour, nounflour, verbfrost, verbfrosting, nounfry, verbglaze, verbglaze, noungourmet, adjectivegourmet, noungrate, verbgrease, noungrease, verbgreaseproof paper, noungrill, verbgrill, noungrind, verbgut, verbhard-boiled, adjectivehaute cuisine, nounhob, nounhull, verbhusk, verbice, verbicebox, nounicing, nounicing sugar, nouningredient, nounjoint, verbknead, verblard, nounlard, verbleaven, nounliquidize, verbmarinade, nounmarinate, verbmarjoram, nounmicrowave, verbmince, verbmincer, nounmint, nounmix, verbmix, nounnouvelle cuisine, nounnutmeg, nounoil, nounolive oil, nounoverdone, adjectiveparboil, verbpare, verbpickle, verbpipe, verbpit, verbpitted, adjectivepkt, pluck, verbplum tomato, nounpoach, verbprecooked, adjectivepreheat, verbprep, verbprove, verbrecipe, nounreduce, verbrice paper, nounrind, nounrise, verbroast, verbroast, nounroast, adjectiverosemary, nounroux, nounsaffron, nounsage, nounsalt, nounsalt, verbsauce, nounsausage meat, nounsauté, verbsavory, nounscalloped, adjectivesear, verbseason, verbseasoning, nounself-raising flour, nounself-rising flour, nounsesame, nounshell, verbshortening, nounshort-order cook, nounshuck, verbsieve, verbsift, verbsifter, nounsimmer, verbsimmer, nounskewer, verbsmoke, verbsoak, verbsoda, nounsodium bicarbonate, nounspice, nounspice, verbspicy, adjectivestarch, nounsteam, verbsteep, verbstew, verbstock, nounstone, verbstrain, verbstuff, verbstuffing, nounsunny-side up, adjectivesweat, verbsweet-and-sour, adjectiveTabasco, nountandoori, adjectivetarragon, nountbsp, teaspoon, nountenderize, verbtenderloin, nountextured vegetable protein, nounthaw, verbthyme, nountimer, nountoast, nountoast, verbtoss, verbtruss, verbtsp, turmeric, noununderdone, adjectivevinaigrette, nounvinegar, nounwhip, verbwhisk, verbyeast, nounzap, verbzest, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► microwave cookery (=cooking using a microwave oven)· There are many books on microwave cookery. to cook something in a microwave oven:  You can heat it up under the grill or microwave it.► see thesaurus at cook—microwaveable, microwavable adjective:  a new range of microwavable snacks
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