Breadcrumbs Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

breadcrumbs

noun

快速理解

What does "Breadcrumbs" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Breadcrumbs"?

「breadcrumbs」主要有兩種含義:一種是字面上的食物碎屑,另一種是數位介面中的導覽路徑。

  1. 1

    食物碎屑

    EN: Small pieces of bread used in cooking, often for coating or topping.

    翻譯: 用於烹飪的細小麵包碎屑,常用於裹粉或作為表層配料。

  2. 2

    數位導覽

    EN: A navigation aid on websites showing the user's location within a hierarchy.

    翻譯: 網站上的導覽輔助工具,顯示使用者在網站層級結構中的位置。

  3. 3

    實體痕跡

    EN: A trail of crumbs left behind to mark a path.

    翻譯: 為標記路徑而留下的碎屑痕跡。

小提醒:在科技語境中,「breadcrumbs」是複數名詞,指一連串的導覽連結,而非單一項目。

發音(How to Pronounce "Breadcrumbs" in English

How to pronounce "Breadcrumbs" in English?"Breadcrumbs" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Breadcrumbs" from YouTube Videos

Gary Kovacs: Tracking the trackers

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it's not, And with every click of the mouse and every touch of the screen, we are, like Hansel and Gretel, leaving breadcrumbs of our personal information everywhere we travel through the digital woods.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Breadcrumbs"?How does "Breadcrumbs" change by context?

1. small pieces of dried bread used in cooking, especially for coating food before frying or baking

用於烹飪的乾麵包屑,尤指油炸或烘烤前用來包裹食物的

Dip the chicken in egg, then coat it with breadcrumbs.

將雞肉沾上蛋液,然後裹上麵包屑。

The recipe calls for a cup of breadcrumbs to make the meatloaf.

食譜要求用一杯麵包屑來製作肉餅。

2. a trail of visual or textual links on a website showing the user's location within the site hierarchy

網站上顯示使用者在網站層級結構中位置的視覺或文字連結路徑

Use the breadcrumbs at the top of the page to navigate back to the main category.

使用頁面頂部的導覽路徑返回主分類。

The breadcrumbs help users understand where they are on the e-commerce site.

導覽路徑能幫助使用者了解自己在電商網站上的位置。

3. small pieces of information or clues left behind to trace a path or find the way back

為追溯路徑或找到返回之路而留下的小線索或資訊

The detective followed the breadcrumbs of evidence to solve the case.

偵探循著證據的線索破案。

He left a series of digital breadcrumbs that revealed his online activities.

他留下了一系列數位足跡,暴露了他的線上活動。

4. a literary or narrative device where small details are scattered for later revelation or connection

一種文學或敘事手法,預先散佈細節以供後續揭示或連結

The author planted clever breadcrumbs throughout the early chapters that all came together in the finale.

作者在前幾章巧妙地埋下伏筆,所有線索在結局匯聚。

The film's plot relies on breadcrumbs that the audience only recognizes on a second viewing.

這部電影的情節依賴於觀眾第二次觀看時才會發現的鋪墊。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Breadcrumbs"?How to make natural sentences with "Breadcrumbs"?
PatternMeaningExample
breadcrumbs + of + noun...的線索/痕跡The detective followed the breadcrumbs of evidence to solve the case. (偵探循著證據的線索破案。)
leave + breadcrumbs留下線索/痕跡The hacker left digital breadcrumbs that led to his capture. (駭客留下了導致他被捕的數位痕跡。)
follow + the breadcrumbs追隨線索/痕跡By following the breadcrumbs in the old diary, she uncovered a family secret. (透過追隨舊日記中的線索,她發現了一個家族秘密。)
a trail of breadcrumbs一連串的線索/痕跡The financial scandal left a trail of breadcrumbs leading to several high-profile figures. (這起金融醜聞留下了一連串指向數位知名人物的線索。)
breadcrumbs + to + noun通往...的線索The map provided the breadcrumbs to the hidden treasure. (這張地圖提供了通往寶藏的線索。)

用法說明

How is "Breadcrumbs" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Breadcrumbs"?

breadcrumbs 與 breadcrumb 的用法區別

  • breadcrumbs 是複數名詞,最常見的用法是指「(烹飪或撒在食物上用的)麵包屑」。它通常被視為一個不可數的集合名詞,因此常與單數動詞連用。
  • breadcrumb 作為單數名詞,在科技領域(特別是網頁設計)有特定含義,指「(顯示瀏覽路徑的)單一導航連結」。在談論網頁上的導航路徑時,會使用複數形式 breadcrumbs 來指整個導航列。
  • 在一般烹飪或日常語境中,幾乎不會使用單數的 a breadcrumb 來指單一粒麵包屑,而是直接使用複數形式 breadcrumbs

對比例句: EN: Add some breadcrumbs to the topping for extra crunch. 翻譯: 在表層撒上一些麵包屑,增加酥脆口感。

EN:The website has a breadcrumb trail below the header.

翻譯:這個網站在標題下方設有麵包屑導航路徑。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,使用複數形式 breadcrumbs 來指烹飪用的麵包屑或網頁導航列,單數形式 breadcrumb 主要用於科技領域指單一導航連結。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Breadcrumbs" and similar words?How to choose "Breadcrumbs" vs alternatives?

breadcrumbs vs crumbs

「breadcrumbs」專指用於烹飪的麵包屑,而「crumbs」泛指任何食物掉落的碎屑。

breadcrumbs vs panko

「breadcrumbs」是統稱的麵包屑,而「panko」特指日式麵包粉,口感更酥脆。

breadcrumbs vs breading

「breadcrumbs」是材料(麵包屑本身),「breading」是裹上麵包屑的動作或成品外皮。

口語用法

How is "Breadcrumbs" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Breadcrumbs"?

引述

在口語中,有時會用「breadcrumbs」來比喻某人留下的線索或提示,尤其是在談論他人行為或尋找方向時。 EN: He left a trail of breadcrumbs in his emails, so we could figure out what happened. 翻譯: 他在電子郵件裡留下了一些線索,所以我們能推斷出發生了什麼事。

EN:I wish you'd drop some breadcrumbs about your plans for the weekend.

翻譯:真希望你對你週末的計劃能稍微透露一點風聲。

語氣強調

當想強調線索非常零碎、不完整,或追蹤過程很困難時,會用這個詞來加強語氣。 EN: All we have are a few digital breadcrumbs—it's not much to go on. 翻譯: 我們手頭只有一些零碎的數位痕跡——根本沒什麼可追查的。

EN:She followed the breadcrumbs all the way to the source of the rumor.

翻譯:她一路追著那些蛛絲馬跡,終於找到了謠言的源頭。

停頓填充

在思考如何描述一個逐步發現或調查的過程時,可能會用這個詞作為自然的停頓點,引出後續解釋。 EN: The investigation... well, it was like picking up breadcrumbs until the whole picture emerged. 翻譯: 整個調查過程...怎麼說呢,就像一點一點撿拾碎屑,直到全貌浮現。

EN:So you start with one clue, then follow the breadcrumbs, and eventually you get there.

翻譯:所以你先從一個線索開始,然後跟著那些零星跡象走,最終就會到達目的地。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將「breadcrumbs」用作比喻。請改用更精確的詞彙,如「clues」(線索)、「traces」(痕跡)、「indicators」(指標)或「fragments of evidence」(證據片段),以保持文體的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Breadcrumbs"?What fixed phrases with "Breadcrumbs" should I remember?

breadcrumbs

noun

麵包屑(烹飪用)

breadcrumb trail

noun phrase

麵包屑路徑(比喻線索或導覽路徑)

scatter breadcrumbs

verb + noun

撒麵包屑(字面或比喻留下線索)

live on breadcrumbs

verb phrase

靠微薄收入過活

breadcrumbs of information

noun + of + noun

零碎的資訊

follow the breadcrumbs

verb phrase

跟隨線索

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Breadcrumbs"?Which "Breadcrumbs" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need a breadcrumb for the recipe.

I need some breadcrumbs for the recipe.

「Breadcrumbs」通常以複數形式使用,指許多麵包屑的集合。在烹飪或比喻用法中,幾乎不會使用單數「a breadcrumb」。

×I bought bread crumbs at the store.

I bought breadcrumbs at the store.

「Breadcrumbs」是一個複合名詞,通常寫成一個單字或加上連字號(bread-crumbs)。分開寫成兩個字(bread crumbs)雖然有時可見,但在現代標準用法中,合併為一個字更為常見和推薦。

×I followed the breadcrumbs on the kitchen floor to find the cookie.

I followed the trail of breadcrumbs on the kitchen floor to find the cookie.

在字面意義上(指實際的麵包屑),通常會說「a trail of breadcrumbs」或「breadcrumbs scattered on...」,以明確表示是實體碎屑形成的路徑。單獨使用「breadcrumbs」在比喻用法(如數位足跡、線索)中更為自然。

×How many breadcrumbs should I add?

How much breadcrumbs should I add?

雖然「breadcrumbs」是複數形式,但在烹飪中常被視為一種不可數的「材料」或「物質」,因此詢問份量時,更常使用「how much」而非「how many」。使用「how many」會聽起來像是在數個別的碎屑,不自然。

×The breadcrumbs are essential for frying.

Breadcrumbs are essential for frying.

當泛指「麵包屑」這種烹飪材料時,通常使用不加冠詞的複數形式。加上定冠詞「the」會特指某處或某種特定的麵包屑,在一般陳述中顯得多餘。

詞形變化

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