Scone Meaning in English
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释义
A scone is a small, soft baked bread, often slightly sweet, usually eaten with tea and sometimes served with jam and cream. It is popular in the UK and other English-speaking countries.
用法与细微差别
Used mainly in British English; in the US, 'biscuit' is more common but refers to a different kind of bread. Typical with tea ('cream tea') with jam and clotted cream. Pronounced /skɒn/ or /skoʊn/. Often confused with American 'biscuits' which are savory.
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I ate a scone with butter for breakfast.
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Would you like a scone with your tea?
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The scone is soft and sweet.
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Nothing beats a warm scone with jam and cream in the afternoon.
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My grandma bakes the best scones when we visit her on Sundays.
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If the scones are fresh out of the oven, they’re impossible to resist!
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