1. to cook or preserve fruit or other food by boiling it in sugar syrup
將水果或其他食物放入糖漿中熬煮以保存或製作
She decided to candy the orange peels for a sweet treat.
她決定將橘子皮蜜餞起來，做成甜點。
My grandmother used to candy walnuts every Christmas.
我祖母以前每年聖誕節都會蜜漬核桃。
Candy Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
candy
verb
快速理解
What does "Candy" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Candy"?
「candy」作動詞時，主要指將食物裹上糖或糖漿，使其結晶或變成糖漬狀態。
- 1
裹糖/糖漬
EN: to preserve or coat with sugar or syrup.
翻譯: 用糖或糖漿保存或包裹食物。
- 2
使結晶
EN: to cause to become crystallized sugar.
翻譯: 使糖結晶化。
- 3
使表面光亮
EN: to make something superficially attractive or pleasing.
翻譯: 使某物表面上看起來吸引人或令人愉悅。
小提醒：「candy」作動詞時，在中文裡沒有直接對應的單字動詞，通常需要解釋為「裹上糖」或「做成糖漬」等片語，容易造成理解困難。
發音（How to Pronounce "Candy" in English）
How to pronounce "Candy" in English?"Candy" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Candy" from YouTube Videos
How to buy happiness | Michael Norton
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“they smashed the pinata, the candy fell out and things like that. A silly, trivial thing to do.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Candy"?How does "Candy" change by context?
2. to form into sugar crystals; to become coated with sugar
形成糖結晶；被糖覆蓋
If you leave the syrup out too long, it will start to candy.
如果你把糖漿放太久，它就會開始結晶。
The honey candied in the jar after a few months.
幾個月後，罐子裡的蜂蜜結晶了。
3. to make something superficially attractive or pleasant, often in a deceptive way
使某事物表面上看起來吸引人或令人愉快，通常帶有欺騙性
The report candied the harsh facts to make them more palatable to investors.
這份報告美化了嚴峻的事實，讓投資者更容易接受。
Politicians often candy their promises during election campaigns.
政治人物常在競選期間美化他們的承諾。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Candy"?How to make natural sentences with "Candy"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| candy + noun | 將...製成蜜餞或糖漬 | They used to candy fruits for winter storage. (他們過去常把水果製成蜜餞以便冬季儲存。) |
| be candied | 被糖漬；被蜜餞 | The ginger was candied and used in the cake. (這薑被糖漬過，並用在蛋糕裡。) |
| candy + something + with + noun | 用...使某物結晶或裹上糖 | She candied the almonds with a sugar syrup. (她用糖漿使杏仁裹上糖衣。) |
用法說明
How is "Candy" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Candy"?
candy vs. candied
- "candy" 主要用作動詞，意指「用糖煮」或「使結晶成糖」，其過去式和過去分詞為 "candied"。
- "candied" 更常作為形容詞使用，描述「糖漬的」或「蜜餞的」食物狀態。
- 注意區分動詞的完成式（have candied）與形容詞（candied fruit）的用法。 EN: We will candy the orange peels to make a sweet garnish. 翻譯: 我們會把橘子皮糖漬起來，做成甜美的裝飾。
EN:The candied ginger in this cake adds a wonderful spicy-sweet flavor.
翻譯:這蛋糕裡的糖漬薑增添了美妙的甜辣風味。
總結建議
建議牢記 "candied" 既是動詞 "candy" 的過去式/過去分詞，也是常用的形容詞，需根據上下文判斷其詞性與含義。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Candy" and similar words?How to choose "Candy" vs alternatives?
candy vs sweeten
「candy」專指將水果等食材用糖煮成蜜餞或結晶糖的過程，而「sweeten」泛指使任何東西變甜，如加糖到飲料中。
candy vs glaze
「candy」是透過糖煮讓食材本身變成糖漬品；「glaze」則是在食物表面塗上一層薄薄的糖漿或甜醬，使其有光澤。
candy vs preserve
「candy」是使用高濃度糖來保存並轉化食材（如果皮）的特定方法；「preserve」是泛指各種保存食物（如果醬、醃製）的廣泛用詞。
口語用法
How is "Candy" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Candy"?
引述
在口語中，'candy' 作為動詞常被用來引述或模仿他人過於樂觀或討好的說法，帶有輕微的諷刺意味。 EN: Don't just candy it up and say everything's perfect. Be honest about the problems. 翻譯: 別只是粉飾太平，說一切都完美。要誠實面對問題。
EN:She tried to candy the situation by calling it a "learning opportunity," but we all knew it was a failure.
翻譯:她試圖把情況美化，稱之為「學習機會」，但我們都知道那是失敗的。
語氣強調
當想強調某件事被過度美化或簡化時，會加重 'candy' 的語氣，或與 'up' 連用。 EN: The advertisement really candied up the side effects of the medication. 翻譯: 那個廣告真的把藥物的副作用說得太輕描淡寫了。
EN:He's not just being nice; he's totally candying the proposal to get your approval.
翻譯:他不只是客氣，他完全是在美化提案以獲得你的批准。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述「美化」行為時，'candy' 可能作為一個較口語化的替代詞出現，有時會與 'like' 或 'you know' 等填充詞連用。 EN: His report didn't just summarize the data; it was, like, totally candied to support his theory. 翻譯: 他的報告不只是總結數據，根本是完全美化過，用來支持他的理論。
EN:The manager's feedback was so vague, it felt like he was just trying to, you know, candy the criticism.
翻譯:經理的反馈非常模糊，感覺他只是想，你知道的，把批評包裝得好聽一點。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用 'candy' 作為動詞。建議改用更標準的詞彙，如 "sugarcoat"、"gloss over"、"embellish" 或 "prettify"，以保持語言的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Candy"?What fixed phrases with "Candy" should I remember?
candy something
verb + object
將某物（通常是水果或堅果）製成蜜餞或糖漬
candy up
verb + particle
將食物裹上糖或糖漿使其變甜、變亮或保存
candy the fruit
verb + definite article + object
將水果製成蜜餞
candy over
verb + particle
用糖或糖衣覆蓋（某物表面）
candy and preserve
verb + conjunction + verb
糖漬並保存（食物）
be candied
passive voice
被糖漬的、被製成蜜餞的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Candy"?Which "Candy" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I candied the apples.
✓I candied the apples.
The past tense of 'candy' as a verb is 'candied'. Learners sometimes incorrectly use 'candyed' or other forms. The correct past tense and past participle is 'candied'.
×This fruit is candy.
✓This fruit is candied.
When describing a fruit preserved in sugar, use the adjective 'candied' (meaning 'coated or impregnated with sugar'), not the noun 'candy'. 'Candy' as a noun refers to the sweet confection itself.
×I will candy some nuts for the cake.
✓I will candy some nuts for the cake.
The verb 'candy' is regular. The future tense is formed with 'will' + base form 'candy'. Learners sometimes incorrectly conjugate it in the future tense.
×She likes to candy fruits.
✓She likes candying fruits. / She likes to candy fruits.
Both the gerund ('candying') and the infinitive ('to candy') can be used after 'likes'. However, learners may be unsure of the spelling of the gerund form, which requires changing 'y' to 'i' and adding 'ing' ('candying').
×This process is used to candy.
✓This process is used for candying. / This process is used to candy fruits.
The verb 'candy' is transitive and usually requires an object (what is being candied). The sentence is incomplete without an object. Alternatively, use the gerund 'candying' as the object of the preposition 'for'.
×The candied almond tastes candy.
✓The candied almond tastes sweet. / The candied almond tastes like candy.
The verb 'taste' can be followed by an adjective (describing the taste) or 'like' + a noun (comparing the taste). Using the noun 'candy' directly after 'tastes' is incorrect. Use the adjective 'sweet' or the phrase 'like candy'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Candy"?What are tense/participle forms of "Candy"?
candies(3rd_singular)candying(present_participle)candied(past)candied(past_participle)