Biscuit
BIS-kit /ˈbɪskɪt/
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What it really means
The British word for a cookie — a hard sweet snack often dunked in tea (digestives, hobnobs, rich tea). What Americans call a "biscuit" (soft bread roll) does not really exist here.
Chinese explanation
英式英语里的"饼干"，常泡茶吃（如消化饼、燕麦饼）。美式英语里的"biscuit"（软面包）在英国基本不存在。
Example conversation
A: Tea's ready — want a biscuit with it?
B: Yes please. Do you dunk yours?
A：茶好了——要配块饼干吗？
B：要，谢谢。你的饼干会蘸茶吗？
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