Crumble
KRUM-bul /ˈkrʌmbl/
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What it really means
A hot baked dessert: fruit (usually apple or rhubarb) under a crumbly sweet topping, served with custard or cream. A classic home and pub pudding.
Chinese explanation
热烤甜点：水果（多为苹果或大黄）上面盖一层酥脆的甜面屑，配蛋奶酱或奶油。是经典的家常和酒馆甜点。
Example conversation
A: Any puddings today?
B: Apple crumble with custard.
A: Perfect.
A：今天有什么甜点？
B：苹果金宝配蛋奶酱。
A：太好了。
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