学一个词:Staple 必不可少的东西 (美语听力)

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学一个词:Staple 必不可少的东西 (美语听力) VOA (ZT)



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今天我们要学的词是staple。

Staple, 做为名词,指必不可少的东西。

"Rice is a staple in the region,"
米饭是这个地区居民的主食。

"Hot dogs are a staple for barbecue parties in the summer,"
热狗是夏天烧烤餐会不可缺少的食物。

"Shaadi songs are a staple in Bollywood movies,"
印度歌舞是宝莱坞电影里少不了的元素。

"Barbie has long been a staple in every girl's toy collection,"
芭比娃娃是每个小姑娘都有的玩具。

"Cowbell-ringing fans are a staple at skiing competitions,"
有滑雪比赛的地方,就一定会有摇着牛铃的粉丝们。

好的,今天我们学习的词是staple...