cook

《柯林斯词典》（Collins Dictionary）

形容词（Adjective）

1. cook (adjective)
  If you describe a person or their work as cook, you mean that they are not very good at cooking.
  如果你形容一个人或他们的工作为"cook"，你的意思是他们在烹饪方面不是很好。
2. cooked (adjective)
  If food is cooked, it has been prepared for eating by being heated in a particular way.
  如果食物被烹饪了，那就是通过特定的方式加热做好了食物以供食用。

名词（Noun）

1. cook (noun)
  A cook is a person who prepares and cooks meals as their job.
  厨师是一种以准备和烹饪饭菜为职业的人。
2. cook (noun)
  A cook is a person who prepares and cooks meals, especially in a house or on a ship or plane.
  厨师是一种准备和烹饪饭菜的人，尤指在家中、船上或飞机上。

词语辨析（Synonyms）

verb: chef, prepare food, make food, bake, roast, stew, fry, boil
noun: chef, chef de cuisine, culinary artist, cooker, chef-cook

词汇扩充（Related terms）

verb: cook up, cook off, cook out, cook through, cookery
noun: cookability, cookbook, cookhouse, cooking

反义词（Antonyms）

verb: starve, freeze
noun: diner

《牛津词典》（Oxford Dictionary）

动词（Verb）

1. cook (verb)
  Prepare (food, a dish, or a meal) by combining and heating the ingredients in various ways.
  通过各种方式将食材组合并加热，准备（食物、菜肴或饭菜）。

名词（Noun）

1. cook (noun)
  A person who prepares and cooks food, especially as a job or in a specified way.
  一个准备和烹饪食物的人，尤指作为一项工作或以特定的方式进行。
2. cook (noun)
  A person who prepares food for eating.
  一个为食物准备食材的人。

用法

1. cook something up:
  Prepare or invent something, typically with the intention of deceiving or tricking someone.
  准备或发明某物，通常是为了欺骗或欺骗某人。
2. cook with gas:
  Make progress; function effectively.
  取得进展；发挥有效作用。
3. too many cooks spoil the broth:
  When too many people try to do the same thing, they may spoil it.
  当有太多人试图做同一件事时，他们可能会破坏它。

例句

We need someone who can cook well for the dinner party. (Collins)

Do you know how to cook spaghetti? (Collins)

I'm not a good cook, but I can make a decent omelette. (Collins)

The chicken should be thoroughly cooked before serving. (Collins)

The cooked vegetables are ready to be served. (Collins)

I hired a professional cook to prepare the meals for the event. (Collins)

The cook on the ship prepared delicious meals for all the passengers. (Collins)

I want to learn how to cook Chinese cuisine. (Oxford)

He cooked a delicious dinner for his family. (Oxford)

I'm not a good cook, so I prefer eating out. (Oxford)

She cooked up a story to explain her absence. (Oxford)

The chef is a highly skilled cook. (Oxford)

The cook in the restaurant is known for her amazing desserts. (Oxford)

Too many cooks spoil the broth. (Oxford)

He's been cooking with gas lately and has made significant progress. (Oxford)

My mother taught me how to cook when I was young. (Oxford)

She cooked a romantic dinner for her partner on their anniversary. (Oxford)

We cooked the chicken in the oven for an hour. (Oxford)

He's not just a cook, he's a culinary artist. (Oxford)

The cook prepared a variety of dishes for the banquet. (Oxford)

She is a talented cook who can whip up delicious meals in no time. (Oxford)

He loves experimenting with different ingredients when he cooks. (Oxford)

The cook carefully followed the recipe to ensure the dish came out perfectly. (Oxford)