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    sugar

    US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/

    ・

    UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/

    A2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounSubstance which the body stores or uses for energy
    Rick's body quickly converted the apples into sugar
    n. (c.)Countable NounAmount of sugar contained in a small spoon
    Sue likes her cup of tea with one sugar, one milk
    n.NounUsed to address someone you like or love
    Greg loves it when his girlfriend Julie calls him 'sugar'
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounWhite sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
    Could I have some more sugar in my tea, please?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo add, put on, or mix a food or drink with sugar
    Do you want me to sugar the glass of iced tea for you?

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    16:54Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste
    • or something. "Sugary", you can all see the word "sugar" in there. If something is sugary

      or something. "Sugary", you can all see the word "sugar" in there. If something is sugary

    • it tastes of sugar. "Succulent", so this is really tasty, it's got... It's got... It's

      it tastes of sugar. "Succulent", so this is really tasty, it's got... It's got... It's

    B1

    Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.

    07:12Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.
    • Ozempic was designed to help people manage their blood sugar, but it's also proven to help people lose weight.

      Ozempic was designed to help people manage their blood sugar, but it's also proven to help people lose weight.

    • My doctor was like, "This is mainly for blood sugar management, but as a side effects, you will lose weight.”

      My doctor was like, "This is mainly for blood sugar management, but as a side effects, you will lose weight.”

    B2

    A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake

    06:39A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake
    • and they contained the same base ingredients⏤flour, eggs, and sugar.

      and they contained the same base ingredients⏤flour, eggs, and sugar.

    • eggs and sugar).

      eggs and sugar).

    B1

    Why McDonald's won fries

    11:04Why McDonald's won fries
    • Sugar browns more quickly, so if you don't cure the potato, let it turn starchy, the outside will cook too fast, and the inside won't get cooked.

      Sugar browns more quickly, so if you don't cure the potato, let it turn starchy, the outside will cook too fast, and the inside won't get cooked.

    • The russet burbank was the dream. It was pretty long, which is obviously good for fries, and over time, it had a good starch sugar balance. 

      The russet burbank was the dream. It was pretty long, which is obviously good for fries, and over time, it had a good starch sugar balance. 

    B1

    Your Microwave's Most Underrated Button | Techniquely with Lan Lam

    10:46Your Microwave's Most Underrated Button | Techniquely with Lan Lam
    • You're gonna need granulated sugar, water, corn syrup and lemon juice.

      You're gonna need granulated sugar, water, corn syrup and lemon juice.

    B1

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    09:26Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords
    • Sugar Pie.

      Sugar Pie.

    • Muffin, Sugar Plum, Baby Cakes, Honey Bun.

      Muffin, Sugar Plum, Baby Cakes, Honey Bun.

    B2

    India’s Obesity Time Bomb

    08:57India’s Obesity Time Bomb
    • One of the major inputs here is an unhealthy diet composing of ultra-processed foods, high in sugar, high in saturated fat, or high in salt or sodium.

      One of the major inputs here is an unhealthy diet composing of ultra-processed foods, high in sugar, high in saturated fat, or high in salt or sodium.

    • Throughout the country, home-cooked meals are losing out to empty calories and sugar.

      Throughout the country, home-cooked meals are losing out to empty calories and sugar.

    B2

    Smart Snack Recipes: Quick and Easy Snack Food Ideas

    03:59Smart Snack Recipes: Quick and Easy Snack Food Ideas
    • These sugar-free Jello snacks are only 10 calories a serving; it doesn't get better than that.

      These sugar-free Jello snacks are only 10 calories a serving; it doesn't get better than that.

    • These Sugar-Free Jell-O Snacks are only 10 calories a serving.

      These Sugar-Free Jell-O Snacks are only 10 calories a serving.

    B2

    No-Torch Crème Brûlée

    05:25No-Torch Crème Brûlée
    • Here's the custard: One serving is one egg yolk, one tablespoon of sugar, one teaspoon

      Here's the custard: One serving is one egg yolk, one tablespoon of sugar, one teaspoon

    • later), four tablespoons sugar, beat that up with a fork, and really give it a go. We're

      later), four tablespoons sugar, beat that up with a fork, and really give it a go. We're

    B2

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    08:46Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer | Business Insider Explains | Insider News
    • So that's more red meat, more sugar intake, more alcohol, low intake of water, food that is high in calorie, low in fiber.

      So that's more red meat, more sugar intake, more alcohol, low intake of water, food that is high in calorie, low in fiber.

    B1