Mutton Meaning in English

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释义

Mutton is the meat from an adult sheep, usually older than one year. It has a strong flavor and is different from lamb, which comes from younger sheep.

用法与细微差别

Less common in English-speaking countries' modern diets than 'lamb.' 'Mutton' is often used in traditional or regional dishes. Don't confuse with 'lamb' (young sheep) or 'goat' (different animal). Considered old-fashioned or regional in some places.

• Spanish: carne de oveja (adulta) - cordero mayor (carne)
• Portuguese (BR): carne de carneiro (adulta) - carne de ovelha (adulta)
• Portuguese (PT): carne de borrego (adulto) - carne de ovelha (adulta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 羊肉 (成年羊) - 老羊肉
• Chinese (Traditional): 羊肉 (成年羊) - 老羊肉
• Hindi: मटन (बकरी या भेड़ का मांस, आमतौर पर वयस्क)
• Arabic: لحم الضأن (من الخروف البالغ)
• Bengali: মাটন
• Russian: баранина (от взрослой овцы)
• Japanese: マトン
• Vietnamese: thịt cừu già
• Korean: 양고기 (성체 양)
• Turkish: koyun eti
• Urdu: مٹن
• Indonesian: daging domba tua

例句

I bought some mutton at the butcher's today.

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Mutton takes longer to cook than chicken.

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My grandmother makes a spicy mutton curry.

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The stew tasted better with mutton instead of beef.

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You'll find good mutton dishes in old English pubs.

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Some people don't like mutton because of its strong taste.

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