Toast
01
吐司, 烤面包
a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated
例子
He eats his scrambled eggs with a side of toast.
他吃炒鸡蛋配一片吐司。
He enjoys a toast with Nutella spread.
他喜欢涂有Nutella的吐司。
02
敬酒
the act of raising a glass, usually filled with alcohol, in honor of someone or to wish them health, happiness, or success
例子
The best man gave a touching toast to the newlyweds at the wedding reception.
伴郎在婚宴上向新人致以感人的祝酒。
She raised her glass in a toast to celebrate her promotion with her colleagues.
她举起酒杯敬酒，与同事们一起庆祝她的晋升。
03
名人, 明星
a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention
例子
The actor was the toast of the festival.
She became the toast of the town after her award-winning performance.
04
处于绝望境地的人, 注定失败的人
a person in desperate straits; someone doomed
例子
After missing the deadline, he knew he was toast.
The company is toast if the merger falls through.
to toast
01
烤, 烘
to make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it
Transitive: to toast food
例子
Toast the bread until it's golden brown and crispy.
烤面包直到它变成金黄色和酥脆。
She likes to toast her bagels in the toaster before spreading cream cheese on top.
她喜欢在涂抹奶油奶酪之前先用烤面包机烤她的百吉饼。
02
干杯, 敬酒
to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement
Transitive: to toast a person or event
Intransitive: to toast to an event
例子
Friends gathered to toast the success of their colleague's promotion.
朋友们聚在一起举杯庆祝同事晋升的成功。
Families often toast to health and happiness during holiday celebrations.
家庭在节日庆祝活动中经常为健康和幸福干杯。
