Yorkshire pudding
YORK-sher PUD-ing /ˈjɔːkʃə ˈpʊdɪŋ/
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What it really means
A light baked batter cup served with a roast dinner — not a dessert, despite the name. Brits fill it with gravy.
Chinese explanation
一种烤制的中空面糊"小碗"，配烤肉大餐吃——虽然叫 pudding，但不是甜点。英国人喜欢往里倒肉汁。
Example conversation
A: What's this bread bowl thing?
B: That's a Yorkshire pudding — pour some gravy in it.
A：这个像面包碗的是什么？
B：这是约克郡布丁——往里浇点肉汁吃。
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