cream

• Существительное, обозначающее густую жирную часть молока, поднимающуюся наверх, или вещество с похожей консистенцией, используемое в кулинарии, косметике или уходе за кожей.

A noun referring to the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a substance with a similar consistency used in cooking, cosmetics, or skincare.

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1. Dairy productA1formalculinary

   The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, used in cooking and baking.

   Сливки

   • She added cream to the coffee.
   • The recipe calls for heavy cream.
   • Whipped cream is a popular topping for desserts.

2. Cream-based sauce or soupA2formalculinary

   A smooth, rich sauce or soup made with cream as a base.

   Сливочный соус или суп

   • We ordered cream of mushroom soup.
   • The pasta was served with a creamy Alfredo sauce.
   • She made a delicious cream sauce for the chicken.

   Синонимыbisquechowderwhite sauce

3. Cosmetic productA2formal

   A thick, smooth substance applied to the skin for moisturizing, cleansing, or treatment.

   Крем

   • She applied hand cream after washing her hands.
   • This face cream is designed for sensitive skin.
   • He uses a shaving cream before shaving.

   Синонимыbalmemulsionlotionointmentpomadesalveunguent

4. Best of a groupB2informal

   The best or most excellent part of something.

   Лучшая часть

   • These athletes are the cream of the crop.
   • The cream of society attended the gala.
   • Only the cream of the applicants were selected for the job.

   Синонимыbestchoiceeliteflowerpick

   Антонимыrefuseriffraffscum

• Глагол, означающий взбивать или смешивать ингредиенты до гладкой кремообразной консистенции, или наносить крем на что-либо.

A verb meaning to beat or mix ingredients until smooth and creamy, or to apply a cream to something.

1. Mix into a creamy consistencyB1formalculinary

   To beat or mix ingredients, especially butter and sugar, until they become light, fluffy, and creamy.

   Взбивать до кремообразного состояния

   • Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
   • She creamed the eggs and sugar for the cake batter.
   • The recipe says to cream the ingredients for at least five minutes.

   Синонимыbeatblendmixstirwhip

2. Apply cream to skinB1informal

   To apply a cosmetic or medicinal cream to the skin.

   Наносить крем

   • She creamed her hands with moisturizer after washing.
   • He creamed the sunburn lotion onto his shoulders.
   • The nurse creamed the patient's rash with a soothing ointment.

   Синонимыanointlotionmoisturize

3. Defeat decisively (slang)B2slangamerican

   To defeat someone thoroughly or easily in a competition or game.

   Разгромить

   • Our team creamed the opponents in the final match.
   • He creamed his rival in the chess tournament.
   • They got creamed in the debate competition.

   Синонимыannihilateclobberdrubhammerlickroutsmashthrashtrouncewallop

Фразовые вариантыcream off