cheese
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++cheese /tʃiːz/ ●●● S2 W3 noun [countable, uncountable] 1 
DFa solid food made from milk, which is usually yellow or white in colour, and can be soft or hard 干酪，奶酪 half a kilo of cheese 半公斤干酪 a cheese sandwich 干酪三明治 Sprinkle with the grated cheese. 撒上磨碎的干酪。 a selection of English cheeses 精选英国干酪piece/bit/slice/lump etc of cheese 一片/一点/一薄片/一块等干酪cow’s/goat’s/sheep’s cheese (=from the milk of a cow etc) 牛奶/山羊奶/绵羊奶干酪2. (say) cheese! spokenTCP used to tell people to smile when you are going to take their photograph 笑一笑，说“茄子”〔照相时叫人微笑说的话〕 → big cheese, → chalk and cheese at chalk1(3)n COLLOCATIONSphrasesa piece/bit of cheeseWould you like a piece of cheese?a slice of cheeseSue cut six thin slices of cheese.a lump/hunk of cheese (=a large piece)We just had bread and a hunk of cheese for lunch.a wedge of cheese (=a piece which is thin at one end and thick at the other)I bought a half pound wedge of cheese.bread and cheeseLunch was bread and cheese.cheese and biscuitsAfter the meal we had coffee with cheese and biscuits.cheese on toast (=melted cheese on toast)Would you like some cheese on toast?adjectivesstrongThis is one of the strongest French cheeses.mild (=without a strong taste)The cheese is mild and creamy.hard cheeseUse a hard cheese such as Cheddar for grating.soft cheese (=that you can spread)Camembert is my favourite soft cheese.grated cheese (=that has been cut into many small pieces using a special tool)Cover the vegetables with the grated cheese.melted cheeseNachos are good with melted cheese.goat's cheese (=made from goat's milk)cream cheese (=a type of soft smooth white cheese)cottage cheese (=a type of soft white cheese with small lumps in it)blue cheese (=a type of cheese with blue lines in it and a strong taste)processed cheese (=with substances added to preserve it)verbsgrate cheese (=cut it into many small pieces using a special tool)Would you grate some cheese for me?sprinkle cheese over/on something (=put small pieces of cheese over/on something)Sprinkle the cheese over the top.top something with cheese (=put cheese on top of something)Top the potatoes with grated cheese.cheese + NOUNa cheese sandwichI'll make you a cheese sandwich.a cheese omeletteLunch was a cheese omelette with salad.(a) cheese sauceI made a cheese sauce to go with the pasta.
DFa solid food made from milk, which is usually yellow or white in colour, and can be soft or hard 干酪，奶酪 half a kilo of cheese 半公斤干酪 a cheese sandwich 干酪三明治 Sprinkle with the grated cheese. 撒上磨碎的干酪。 a selection of English cheeses 精选英国干酪piece/bit/slice/lump etc of cheese 一片/一点/一薄片/一块等干酪cow’s/goat’s/sheep’s cheese (=from the milk of a cow etc) 牛奶/山羊奶/绵羊奶干酪2. (say) cheese! spokenTCP used to tell people to smile when you are going to take their photograph 笑一笑，说“茄子”〔照相时叫人微笑说的话〕 → big cheese, → chalk and cheese at chalk1(3)n COLLOCATIONSphrasesa piece/bit of cheeseWould you like a piece of cheese?a slice of cheeseSue cut six thin slices of cheese.a lump/hunk of cheese (=a large piece)We just had bread and a hunk of cheese for lunch.a wedge of cheese (=a piece which is thin at one end and thick at the other)I bought a half pound wedge of cheese.bread and cheeseLunch was bread and cheese.cheese and biscuitsAfter the meal we had coffee with cheese and biscuits.cheese on toast (=melted cheese on toast)Would you like some cheese on toast?adjectivesstrongThis is one of the strongest French cheeses.mild (=without a strong taste)The cheese is mild and creamy.hard cheeseUse a hard cheese such as Cheddar for grating.soft cheese (=that you can spread)Camembert is my favourite soft cheese.grated cheese (=that has been cut into many small pieces using a special tool)Cover the vegetables with the grated cheese.melted cheeseNachos are good with melted cheese.goat's cheese (=made from goat's milk)cream cheese (=a type of soft smooth white cheese)cottage cheese (=a type of soft white cheese with small lumps in it)blue cheese (=a type of cheese with blue lines in it and a strong taste)processed cheese (=with substances added to preserve it)verbsgrate cheese (=cut it into many small pieces using a special tool)Would you grate some cheese for me?sprinkle cheese over/on something (=put small pieces of cheese over/on something)Sprinkle the cheese over the top.top something with cheese (=put cheese on top of something)Top the potatoes with grated cheese.cheese + NOUNa cheese sandwichI'll make you a cheese sandwich.a cheese omeletteLunch was a cheese omelette with salad.(a) cheese sauceI made a cheese sauce to go with the pasta.Examples from the Corpus
cheese• It won't be long before cheeses such as these become rarities.• bagels and cream cheese• Damp casein is very like damp cheese and its elastic behaviour is anything but Hookean.• To make a fresh milk cheese at home is the simplest of processes.• a tray of cheeses and cold meats• Results the second time around: The bread started to burn before the cheese was melted.• The chives and parsley will provide a bright perk and a complementary flavor to the cheese.• The cheese will disappear in the dough, becoming part of the elastic texture.• Swaledale is a traditional cheese of the same era as Wensleydale, which has been revived and is now selling well.piece/bit/slice/lump etc of cheese• Moodie, more like a mouse than ever, nibbled at a bit of cheese.• He was clutching a piece of cheese.• You don't have a piece of cheese, do you?• Fabia was cutting into a slice of cheese when suddenly she halted.• Miss Rose said, removing a slice of cheese from her pocket and having it with her coffee.• Place four slices of pear on top, then cover each one with a slice of cheese.• So we went outside and Mr Brown took some tiny bits of cheese with him.• Cut the tomatoes in half and then make faces on them with pieces of cheese, olive or egg.Origin cheese Old English cesecheese noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChinese
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cheese
cheese S2 W3 /tʃiːz/
noun [uncountable and countable]
1. a solid food made from milk, which is usually yellow or white in colour, and can be soft or hard:
half a kilo of cheese
a cheese sandwich
Sprinkle with the grated cheese.
a selection of English cheeses
piece/bit/slice/lump etc of cheese
cow’s/goat’s/sheep’s cheese (=from the milk of a cow etc)
2. (say) cheese! spoken used to tell people to smile when you are going to take their photograph
⇨ big cheese, ⇨ chalk and cheese at chalk1(3)
■ phrases
▪a piece/bit of cheese Would you like a piece of cheese?
▪a slice of cheese Sue cut six thin slices of cheese.
▪a lump/hunk of cheese (=a large piece) We just had bread and a hunk of cheese for lunch.
▪a wedge of cheese (=a piece which is thin at one end and thick at the other) I bought a half pound wedge of cheese.
▪bread and cheese Lunch was bread and cheese.
▪cheese and biscuits After the meal we had coffee with cheese and biscuits.
▪cheese on toast (=melted cheese on toast) Would you like some cheese on toast?
■ adjectives
▪strong This is one of the strongest French cheeses.
▪mild (=without a strong taste) The cheese is mild and creamy.
▪hard cheese Use a hard cheese such as Cheddar for grating.
▪soft cheese (=that you can spread) Camembert is my favourite soft cheese.
▪grated cheese (=that has been cut into many small pieces using a special tool) Cover the vegetables with the grated cheese.
▪melted cheese Nachos are good with melted cheese.
▪goat's cheese (=made from goat's milk)
▪cream cheese (=a type of soft smooth white cheese)
▪cottage cheese (=a type of soft white cheese with small lumps in it)
▪blue cheese (=a type of cheese with blue lines in it and a strong taste)
▪processed cheese (=with substances added to preserve it)
■ verbs
▪grate cheese (=cut it into many small pieces using a special tool) Would you grate some cheese for me?
▪sprinkle cheese over/on something (=put small pieces of cheese over/on something) Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
▪top something with cheese (=put cheese on top of something) Top the potatoes with grated cheese.
■ cheese + NOUN
▪a cheese sandwich I'll make you a cheese sandwich.
▪a cheese omelette Lunch was a cheese omelette with salad.
▪(a) cheese sauce I made a cheese sauce to go with the pasta.
cheese S2 W3 /tʃiːz/
noun [uncountable and countable] Language: Old English
Origin: cese
Origin: cese
1. a solid food made from milk, which is usually yellow or white in colour, and can be soft or hard:
piece/bit/slice/lump etc of cheese
cow’s/goat’s/sheep’s cheese (=from the milk of a cow etc)
2. (say) cheese! spoken used to tell people to smile when you are going to take their photograph
⇨ big cheese, ⇨ chalk and cheese at chalk1(3)
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shout to say sth in a loud voice; to speak loudly and often angrily to sb 指大声说、叫、嚷、斥责、怒骂 ：◆ Stop shouting and listen! 别嚷了，听着！ ◆ 'Run!' he shouted. “跑！” 他大喊一声。 yell to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, frightened or in pain 指（因气愤、激动、害怕或痛苦而）叫喊、大喊、吼叫 ：◆ She yelled at the boy to get down from the wall. 她冲小孩大喊，让他从墙上下来。 cry ( to shout loudlyrather
or 指喊叫、呼喊、呼叫 ：◆ She ran over to the window and cried for help. 她跑到窗口呼喊救命。 scream to shout sth in a loud high voice because you are afraid, angry or excited 指（因害怕、气愤或激动而）尖叫、大叫 ：◆ He screamed at me to stop. 他冲着我大叫，要我停下来。 cheer (especially of a crowd of people) to shout loudly to show support or praise for sb, or to give them encouragement （尤指一群人）欢呼、喝彩、加油 ：◆ We all cheered as the team came onto the field. 球队入场时我们都欢呼起来。 bellow to shout in a loud deep voice, especially because you are angry 指大声吼叫，尤指怒吼 ：◆ 'Quiet!' the teacher bellowed. “安静！” 老师大吼道。 raise your voice to speak loudly to sb, especially because you are angry （尤指因气愤而）提高嗓门、大声说话 ：◆ She never once raised her voice to us. 她从未对我们提高嗓门说话。
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to shout/yell/cry/raise your voice to sbto shout/yell/scream/bellow at sbto shout/yell/cry out/scream/bellow in pain/anguish/rage, etc.to shout/cry out/scream for joy/excitement/delight, etc.to shout/yell/cry out/scream with excitement/triumph, etc.to shout/yell/scream/bellow at sb to do sth to shout/yell/scream abuse to shout/yell/cry/scream for help