VOA慢速英语:疫情期间的烹饪

mandatory – adj. required by a law or rule

quarantine – n. the period of time during which a person or animal that has a disease or that might have a disease is kept away from others to prevent the disease from spreading

sauté – v. to fry (food, such as small pieces of meat or vegetables) in a small amount of fat

brag – v. to talk about yourself, your achievements, your family, etc., in a way that shows too much pride

bake – v. to make (food, such as bread and cake) by preparing a dough, batter, etc., and cooking it in an oven using dry heat

groceries – n. food sold by a grocer : food bought at a store

kitchen – n. a place (such as a room) with cooking facilities