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英语趣味课堂:厄瓜多尔的食物-Ecuadorian Food

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famine

That was so important for Europe, during the famine in Europe.

A 'famine' is when there is little or no food for a population. A famine can happen when there is a problem growing or producing food or when a group of people can't receive available food for some reason.

Notice the following:

This famine has caused quite a crisis.

The famine caused many people to lose their lives.

mature

You have to mature the cheese.

When you 'mature' something like wine or cheese you let it sit for a period of time so that it tastes better. We can use this also to talk about fruit that becomes ready to eat. A person is mature when they act in a way that is typical of someone older.

Notice the following:

She is very sensible and mature for her age.

These strawberries are not mature enough to pick yet.

No kidding

No kidding! Wow!

'No kidding' is a phrase used to show that you are surprised or you can't believe what you have just found out.

Notice the following:

No kidding! I have won the lottery!

You just bought a new car? No kidding!

embarrass

No, no! That's embarrassing.

We feel 'embarrassed' when we do something foolish or make a mistake. Sometimes when you are embarrassed your face becomes red and hot. Something that makes us feel embarrassed is 'embarrassing.'

Notice the following:

I can't believe I dropped my plate. I am so embarrassed.

It is embarrassing that I forgot his birthday two years in a row.

upscale

In Quito you have maybe two or three different Japanese restaurants. All of them very upscale at least.

An 'upscale' restaurant is of a higher class and usually quite expensive.

Notice the following:

The hotel is very upscale.

The whole city has been upgraded and is upscale now. It looks great!

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