VOA慢速英语:感恩节大餐的各种表达

roast – v. to cook by exposing to dry heat (as in an oven or before a fire) or by surrounding with hot embers, sand, or stones

mash – v. to make (something, such as a type of food) into a soft mass by beating it or crushing it

parade – n. a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles (called floats) < the annual Thanksgiving Day parade >

dress – v. to prepare (food) for cooking or eating

oven – n. a piece of cooking equipment that is used for baking or roasting food

leftovers – n. food that has not been finished at a meal and that is often served at another meal

complaint – n. a statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something

scalloped – adj. baked in a sauce usually with bread crumbs on top

old-fashioned – adj. of or relating to the past: such as : no longer used or accepted : replaced by something more recent

annoying – adj. to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry