Crisps
KRISPS /krɪsps/
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What it really means
Thin cold potato slices in a packet — what Americans call chips. So: UK "crisps" = US "chips", and UK "chips" = US "fries". Getting this wrong is the classic newcomer mistake.
Chinese explanation
袋装的薄脆薯片（美式英语叫 chips）。也就是说：英式"crisps"＝美式"chips"，英式"chips"＝美式"fries"。搞混这个是新人最经典的错误。
Example conversation
A: Can you get me some chips from the shop?
B: You mean crisps, right? A packet, not hot chips?
A：能帮我从商店买点 chips 吗？
B：你是说薯片对吧？袋装的，不是热薯条？
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