1. the flesh of an animal used as food
用作食物的動物肉
We bought some fresh meat from the butcher.
我們從肉舖買了些新鮮的肉。
I don't eat red meat like beef or lamb.
我不吃牛肉或羊肉這類紅肉。
This soup is made with chicken meat and vegetables.
這道湯是用雞肉和蔬菜做的。
Meat Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
meat
noun
快速理解
What does "Meat" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Meat"?
指動物的肉，作為食物；也引申指實質、重要的部分。
- 1
食用肉類
EN: the flesh of an animal used as food
翻譯: 作為食物的動物肉。
- 2
特定種類的肉
EN: a specific type of flesh, e.g., red meat, white meat
翻譯: 特定種類的肉，例如紅肉、白肉。
- 3
核心或實質部分
EN: the important or substantial part of something
翻譯: 某事物的核心或實質部分。
- 4
果肉或可食部分
EN: the edible part of a nut, fruit, or egg
翻譯: 堅果、水果或蛋的可食用部分。
小提醒：注意 'meat' 通常指供食用的動物肉，而水果或蔬菜的果肉常用 'flesh' 或 'pulp'。在中文裡，'肉' 的用法更廣泛，也指人體肌肉或果肉，但英文 'meat' 通常不指人體肌肉。
發音（How to Pronounce "Meat" in English）
How to pronounce "Meat" in English?"Meat" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Meat" from YouTube Videos
Robert Neuwirth: The "shadow cities" of the future
TED
“Hilary served the ugali with a fry of meat and tomatoes. the sun slammed down on the thin steel roof and we perspired as we ate.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Meat"?How does "Meat" change by context?
2. the edible part of nuts, eggs, or fruits
堅果、蛋或水果的可食用部分
Crack the nut and remove the meat inside.
敲開堅果，取出裡面的果仁。
The meat of the coconut is white and sweet.
椰子的椰肉是白色且帶甜味的。
3. the most important or interesting part of something
某事物最重要或最有趣的部分
Let's skip the introduction and get to the meat of the argument.
我們跳過引言，直接進入論點的核心部分吧。
The meat of his speech was about economic reform.
他演講的重點是關於經濟改革。
4. a person regarded as having a specified quality, especially in a derogatory way
被視為具有某種特質的人（常帶貶義）
He's just brawn and no brain—all meat and no mind.
他只有蠻力沒有頭腦——全是肉體沒有思想。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Meat"?How to make natural sentences with "Meat"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| meat + of + noun | ...的核心/要點 | The meat of the argument was about budget allocation. (這場爭論的核心是關於預算分配。) |
| be + meat + and + drink + to + someone | 對某人來說是極大的樂趣/享受 | Complicated puzzles are meat and drink to him. (複雜的謎題對他來說是極大的樂趣。) |
| dead meat | 處境危險；完蛋了 | If the boss finds out, you're dead meat. (如果老闆發現，你就完蛋了。) |
| be + (one's) meat | 是某人擅長/喜歡的事物 | Public speaking is his meat. (公開演講是他擅長的事。) |
| meat + on + the + bones | 實質內容；具體細節 | The proposal has some good ideas, but there's not much meat on the bones. (這個提案有些好點子，但缺乏實質內容。) |
用法說明
How is "Meat" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Meat"?
meat 與 meats 的用法區別
- meat 通常作為不可數名詞，泛指從動物身上取得的食用肉類，不強調種類或份數。
- meats 作為可數名詞的複數形式，用於強調「多種不同的肉類」或「多份/多塊肉」。
- 在菜單、食品分類或正式清單中，為了列舉不同種類，常使用 meats。
- 與其他不可數名詞一樣，要表示具體的「一份肉」時，需使用量詞，如：a piece of meat, two slices of meat。 EN: The supermarket sells a variety of fresh meat. 翻譯: 這家超市販售各種新鮮肉類。
EN:The charcuterie board features imported cheeses and cured meats.
翻譯:這個冷肉拼盤特色是進口起司和醃製肉品。
總結建議
一般情況下使用不可數的 meat，僅在需要特別強調多種或多份肉類時才使用 meats。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Meat" and similar words?How to choose "Meat" vs alternatives?
meat vs flesh
「meat」通常指作為食物的肉類，特別是動物的肌肉組織；「flesh」則更廣泛地指生物（包括人和動物）的肌肉與軟組織，有時帶有生物或感官層面的意涵。
meat vs poultry
「meat」是肉類的總稱，而「poultry」特指家禽的肉（如雞、鴨、火雞）。「poultry」是「meat」的一個子類別。
meat vs beef
「meat」是統稱；「beef」特指牛肉，是「meat」的一種。類似關係也適用於「pork」（豬肉）、「lamb」（羊肉）等。
口語用法
How is "Meat" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Meat"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來指代對方提到的「肉」這個概念。 EN: He was like, "I don't eat red meat anymore." 翻譯: 他就說：「我現在不吃紅肉了。」
EN:So she goes, "Is there any meat in this sauce?"
翻譯:然後她就問：「這醬汁裡有肉嗎？」
語氣強調
用於強調某事物的核心、實質或最重要的部分，而非字面上的肉。 EN: Okay, let's get to the meat of the problem. 翻譯: 好了，我們來談問題的核心吧。
EN:The introduction was long, but the meat of his argument was convincing.
翻譯:引言很長，但他論點的實質部分很有說服力。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，作為一個簡單的填充詞，通常與其他詞組合使用。 EN: It's kind of... meat and potatoes cooking, you know? 翻譯: 這算是…很基本、家常的烹飪方式，懂吧？
EN:Well, the meat... the main issue is the cost.
翻譯:嗯，那個…主要的問題是成本。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，特別是「停頓填充」和隨意的「引述」結構（如 "he was like"），不適用於學術論文、商業報告或其他正式書面文件。在正式寫作中，應直接、明確地表述核心內容或引用來源。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Meat"?What fixed phrases with "Meat" should I remember?
red meat
noun
紅肉（如牛肉、羊肉等）
white meat
noun
白肉（如雞肉、魚肉等）
the meat and potatoes
noun phrase
最基本、最重要的部分；核心內容
raw meat
noun
生肉
processed meat
noun
加工肉品（如香腸、火腿、培根）
meat market
noun
1. 肉品市場 2. （貶義）人們被物化、僅以外表被評判的社交場合
meat locker
noun
冷藏肉庫；大型冷凍庫
meat pie
noun
肉餡餅
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Meat"?Which "Meat" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I don't eat many meat.
✓I don't eat much meat.
"Meat" is an uncountable noun when referring to the food substance in general. Use "much" or "a lot of" instead of "many".
×I like to eat meat of chicken.
✓I like to eat chicken meat. / I like to eat chicken.
In English, we typically use the animal name directly as an uncountable noun for its meat (e.g., chicken, beef, pork). The structure "meat of [animal]" is unnatural in everyday speech.
×This restaurant serves good meats.
✓This restaurant serves good meat.
When referring to meat as a general food category or the quality of meat served, it is usually uncountable. "Meats" (plural) is used only when referring to several distinct types of meat.
×I need to buy some meet.
✓I need to buy some meat.
This is a common spelling confusion between the noun "meat" (食物) and the verb "meet" (見面). Remember: "Meat" is for food, "meet" is for people.
×Vegetables have meat too.
✓Vegetables have protein too.
"Meat" specifically refers to the flesh of animals used as food. The nutritional component found in plants is called "protein." Using "meat" for plants is incorrect.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Meat"?What are tense/participle forms of "Meat"?