al dente
US /æl ˈden.teɪ/
UK /æl ˈden.teɪ/

形容词
1.
有嚼劲的, 弹牙的
cooked so as to be still firm when bitten
示例:
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The pasta should be cooked al dente, not mushy.
意面应该煮得有嚼劲,而不是软烂。
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He prefers his vegetables cooked al dente to retain their crunch.
他喜欢蔬菜煮得有嚼劲,以保持其脆度。
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