Sugar in English: Sweet Terminology Explained

Sugar in English: Sweet Terminology Explained，了解糖果的英语名称及其相关的词汇，不仅能让我们的语言表达更加地道，而且在谈论美食、购物或文化交流时都能展现出丰富的词汇量。本文将带你探索糖和各种糖果的英语表达，让你在享受甜蜜的同时，也能流利地描述它们。

一、基本的糖的英文单词

Sugar, of course, is the primary ingredient we use in candies and desserts. Its simply "sugar" in its most basic form, whether white, brown, or powdered. In culinary contexts, you might also hear "cane sugar" or "granulated sugar" for specificity.

二、糖果的英文分类

Candy is a broader term that encompasses a variety of sweet treats. Here are some common types:

• Candy bars

  - Chocolate bars (chocolate bar), gummies (gummy bear, gummy worm), and hard candies (candy cane, jawbreaker)

• Candy pieces

  - Chocolates (truffle, chocolate-covered pretzel), lollipops (lollipop, candy cane), and toffees (toffee, caramel)

• Confectionery

  - A more formal term for sweet delicacies, including fudge, nougat, and marzipan

三、特定糖果的英文名称

有些糖果有自己独特的英文名字，如：

• M&Ms (多色巧克力豆)
• Jelly beans (软糖豆)
• Jaffa Cakes (夹心饼干)
• Smarties (迷你巧克力饼干)
• Ghirardelli (高档巧克力品牌)

四、糖果的日常对话

在日常生活中，你可以这样谈论糖果：“I just bought a bag of M&Ms for movie night.”（我刚买了一包M&M巧克力豆准备看电影。）或者“Do you have any jelly beans in your desk drawer?”（你抽屉里有软糖豆吗？）

五、糖果文化与节日

糖果在不同节日也有特定的英文表达，如情人节的chocolates（巧克力），万圣节的candy corn（玉米糖），圣诞节的gingerbread cookies（姜饼饼干）。

掌握这些糖果的英语词汇，不仅能让你在讨论糖果世界时显得更有见识，还能增添与外国朋友的共同话题。下次品尝一颗甜蜜的糖果时，不妨用英语来赞美它的美味吧！