[mass noun]the process of preparing food by heating it 烹调;烹饪 he developed an interest in cooking. 他对烹调产生了兴趣。 ■food that has been prepared in this way 烹调过的食物 authentic Italian cooking. 真正的意大利食品。 ■[as modifier]suitable for or used in cooking 适合烹调的;用于烹调的 cooking oil. 烹调用油;食品油。 cooking chocolate. 烹饪用巧克力。