Pudding
PUD-ing /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
In Britain, "pudding" often just means dessert — any dessert. "What's for pudding?" means "What's for dessert?". Confusingly, some savoury dishes (black pudding, Yorkshire pudding) also use the word.
Chinese explanation
在英国，"pudding"常常泛指饭后甜点。"What's for pudding?"就是"甜点吃什么？"。容易混淆的是，一些咸味食物（黑布丁、约克郡布丁）也叫 pudding。
Example conversation
A: Are we having pudding?
B: Always. Pass me the dessert menu.
A：我们要吃甜点吗？
B：当然。把甜点菜单递给我。
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