2026年6月20日土曜日

how to use dish in English?

 The word "dish" is very common in English and has several different meanings depending on the context. Here is a breakdown of how to use it.

1. As a Noun (Object or Food)

  • A container: It refers to a shallow, open container (like a bowl or plate) used for holding, serving, or cooking food.

  • Example: "Please put the salad in a large dish."

  • Example: "Is this dish ovenproof?"

  • A specific meal: It refers to a specific type of food prepared in a certain way.

  • Example: "My favorite dish at this restaurant is the spicy curry."

  • Example: "She brought a delicious pasta dish to the party."

  • "The dishes" (Plural): This refers to all the plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery used during a meal that need to be washed.

  • Example: "Who is going to do the dishes tonight?"

2. As a Verb (Actions)

  • Serving food: Usually used with "up" or "out."

  • Example: "The chef began to dish up the soup for the customers."

  • Gossiping (Slang): To "dish" or "dish the dirt" means to share personal or juicy information about someone.

  • Example: "We sat in the cafe for hours to dish about our coworkers."

  • Sports (Informal): In basketball or hockey, it means to pass the ball or puck to a teammate.

  • Example: "He drove to the basket, then dished to an open teammate for an easy score."

3. Other Common Uses

  • Satellite Dish: An antenna shaped like a bowl used to receive signals (like TV).

  • Example: "They installed a satellite dish on the roof to get better channels."

  • Slang (Attractive Person): An old-fashioned or informal way to describe someone very attractive.

  • Example: "Did you see him? He’s quite a dish!"

Quick Reference Table

Context

Meaning

Example Sentence

Container

A bowl or plate

"The pie is in a glass dish."

Food

A specific meal

"They served a traditional Italian dish."

Chores

Washing up

"It's your turn to do the dishes."

Gossip

To talk about others

"They love to dish about celebrities."

Technology

Antenna

"We need to adjust the satellite dish."

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