ingredient

• 名词，指用于烹饪或按食谱制作某种菜肴时混合使用的任何一种食材或物质；也泛指构成某事物的成分或要素。

A noun referring to any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or recipe.

1. Food componentA2formalculinary

   Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.

   配料

   • The recipe calls for fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil.
   • Mix all the dry ingredients together before adding the eggs.
   • You can substitute some ingredients if you don't have them.

   同义词componentconstituentelementpart

2. Component or elementB2formal

   A component part or element of something larger or more complex.

   组成部分

   • Trust is an essential ingredient of a successful relationship.
   • Hard work is a key ingredient for achieving your goals.
   • The ingredients of a good story include conflict and resolution.

   同义词componentconstituentelementpart