Marmite
MAR-myt /ˈmɑːmaɪt/
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What it really means
A dark, very salty yeast spread for toast. Famous for its slogan "love it or hate it" — Brits even call divisive things "a bit Marmite". Try a very thin layer first.
Chinese explanation
一种深色、极咸的酵母酱，抹吐司吃。以"爱它或恨它"的广告语闻名——英国人甚至把有争议的事物形容为"a bit Marmite"。第一次尝试要抹得非常薄。
Example conversation
A: What is this black stuff?
B: Marmite. Spread it thin — you'll either love it or hate it.
A：这个黑乎乎的是什么？
B：马麦酱。抹薄一点——你要么爱上它，要么恨死它。
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