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poaching

/ˈpəʊ.tʃɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈpəʊ.tʃɪŋ/B1formalculinary
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее метод приготовления пищи, при котором продукты, такие как яйца или рыба, аккуратно варятся в кипящей жидкости.

A noun referring to a cooking method where food, such as eggs or fish, is gently cooked in simmering liquid.

uncountable

  1. Cooking methodB1formalculinary

    A gentle cooking technique where food is submerged in a simmering liquid, such as water, broth, or wine, at a low temperature.

    ruПрипускание

    • Poaching is an excellent way to cook delicate fish like salmon.
    • She learned the art of poaching eggs for a perfect breakfast.
    • The chef recommends poaching the chicken in a flavorful broth.
Forms
  • poachings plural form
  • poachings' possessive plural form
  • poaching's possessive singular form

verb

poach/poʊtʃ/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания незаконной охоты или ловли животных, а также нечестного присвоения кого-либо или чего-либо, часто у конкурента.

A verb used to describe the act of illegally hunting or catching animals, or the act of taking someone or something unfairly, often from a competitor.

  1. Hunt illegallyB2formal

    To illegally hunt, catch, or kill animals, fish, or birds on someone else's property or without a license.

    ruБраконьерствовать

    • The rangers caught a man poaching deer in the national park.
    • Poaching elephants for their ivory is a serious crime.
    • Many rare species are threatened by poaching activities.
  2. Cook in simmering liquidB1formal

    To cook food, especially fish or eggs, by gently simmering it in a small amount of liquid such as water, milk, or stock.

    ruВарить на медленном огне

    • She poached an egg for breakfast.
    • The chef poached the salmon in a white wine sauce.
    • Poached chicken is a healthy and tender dish.

    Synonymscoddlesimmer

Forms
  • poached past participle
  • poached past simple
  • poaching present participle
  • poaches third person singular