A1 noun 3 دقیقه مطالعه

炉子

A stove is a piece of equipment used for cooking food.

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توضیح در سطح شما:

A stove is for cooking. You put a pot on the stove to make soup. It gets hot. Be careful not to touch it!

In your kitchen, you have a stove. You use it to boil water or cook eggs. Most stoves have buttons or knobs to change the temperature.

A stove is an essential kitchen appliance. Whether you have a gas or electric stove, it allows you to prepare a variety of dishes. Many people prefer gas stoves for better heat control.

The term stove encompasses both the burners used for frying and the oven used for baking. In professional settings, stoves are often referred to as ranges. Understanding the difference between gas and electric models is important for any home cook.

Historically, the stove evolved from a simple source of room heating to a complex culinary tool. Modern stoves are marvels of engineering, featuring induction technology that heats cookware directly. The term is deeply embedded in domestic life and culinary discourse.

The stove serves as a cultural symbol of the domestic sphere. Its presence in literature and film often denotes warmth, sustenance, and the stability of the home. Etymologically, its transition from a 'heated room' to a 'cooking apparatus' mirrors the shift of human domestic life toward specialized, efficient technology.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • The stove is a kitchen appliance for cooking.
  • It uses gas or electricity to produce heat.
  • It is a countable noun with the plural 'stoves'.
  • In the UK, it is often called a 'cooker'.

When we talk about a stove, we are referring to the heart of the kitchen. It is the appliance you use to cook your meals, whether you are boiling pasta on the stovetop or roasting a chicken in the oven.

In many homes, the term stove is used interchangeably with range or cooker. It is essential for daily life, providing the heat necessary to turn raw ingredients into delicious, edible food. Whether it runs on gas or electricity, it is a tool that brings people together for meals.

The word stove has a fascinating history. It comes from the Middle English word stove, which originally meant a heated room or a bathhouse. It is related to the Dutch stoof and the German Stube, both of which refer to a heated room.

Over time, the meaning shifted from the room itself to the apparatus used to heat that room. By the 18th and 19th centuries, as technology advanced, the term became specifically associated with the metal boxes used for cooking. It is a perfect example of how language evolves alongside human invention.

You will most commonly use the word stove in casual, everyday conversation. If you are talking about cooking dinner, you might say, "I'm turning on the stove." It is a very neutral term used by everyone from professional chefs to home cooks.

Common collocations include gas stove, electric stove, and kitchen stove. While some regions prefer the term cooker (especially in the UK), stove is universally understood in American English and widely recognized globally.

1. Back-burner: To delay or deprioritize something. Example: We've put that project on the back-burner for now.

2. Cook with gas: To work quickly or effectively. Example: Once she understood the instructions, she was really cooking with gas.

3. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen: If you can't handle the pressure, leave. Example: Dealing with angry customers is hard, but if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

4. Hot as a stove: Extremely hot. Example: The engine was as hot as a stove after the long drive.

5. Stove-top: Referring to the surface of the stove. Example: Keep the pan on the stove-top while you whisk the sauce.

The word stove is a countable noun. Its plural form is stoves. In terms of pronunciation, it features a long 'o' sound (like in 'go') and ends with a soft 'v' sound. The IPA is /stoʊv/.

It is often used with definite or indefinite articles, such as "the stove" or "a new stove." It rhymes with words like cove, drove, and rove. Remember that the 'e' at the end is silent, serving only to make the 'o' sound long.

نکته جالب

The word is related to the German 'Stube' (living room).

راهنمای تلفظ

بریتانیایی /stəʊv/

Rhymes with 'cove'.

آمریکایی /stoʊv/

Rhymes with 'drove'.

خطاهای رایج

  • Pronouncing the 'e' at the end
  • Confusing 'o' sound with 'a'
  • Stressing the wrong syllable (it's one syllable)

هم‌قافیه با

cove drove rove wove clove

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Easy to read.

نوشتن 1/5

Easy to spell.

صحبت کردن 1/5

Easy to pronounce.

گوش دادن 1/5

Easy to hear.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

kitchen cook hot

بعداً یاد بگیرید

appliance oven burner

پیشرفته

gastronomy culinary induction

گرامر لازم

Countable Nouns

a stove, two stoves

Imperative Mood

Turn off the stove.

Prepositions of Place

on the stove

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

The stove is hot.

stove = 炉子

Simple subject-verb-adjective.

2

I cook on the stove.

cook = 烹饪

Verb usage.

3

Turn off the stove.

turn off = 关掉

Imperative.

4

The stove is clean.

clean = 干净

Adjective.

5

My stove is old.

old = 旧

Possessive.

6

Put the pot on the stove.

pot = 锅

Prepositional phrase.

7

Is the stove on?

on = 开着

Question form.

8

I bought a stove.

bought = 买

Past tense.

1

The stove has four burners.

2

She cleaned the stove after dinner.

3

The gas stove is very fast.

4

Don't leave the stove unattended.

5

My new stove is electric.

6

He placed the pan on the stove.

7

The stove is in the corner.

8

We need to fix the stove.

1

The stove makes it easy to cook pasta.

2

She adjusted the heat on the stove.

3

I prefer cooking on a gas stove.

4

The stove was covered in grease.

5

He accidentally left the stove on.

6

We are buying a professional-grade stove.

7

The stove is the focal point of the kitchen.

8

Check if the stove is compatible with your pots.

1

The chef carefully monitored the stove.

2

Modern stoves often feature induction technology.

3

She wiped down the stove after the meal.

4

The stove's pilot light went out.

5

They installed a high-end range stove.

6

It is dangerous to keep flammable items near the stove.

7

The stove provides consistent heat for baking.

8

Many people find gas stoves more intuitive.

1

The antique wood-burning stove added charm to the room.

2

Induction stoves have revolutionized home cooking efficiency.

3

She meticulously maintained her cast-iron stove.

4

The stove's heat control is precise enough for delicate sauces.

5

He leaned against the stove while waiting for the water to boil.

6

The kitchen layout centers entirely around the main stove.

7

Safety protocols require the stove to be vented properly.

8

The stove serves as the heart of the culinary workspace.

1

The hearth and stove have historically been the center of the domestic sanctuary.

2

Technological advancements in stove design have significantly reduced energy consumption.

3

The rustic stove stood as a testament to simpler times.

4

She mastered the nuances of the stove's heat distribution.

5

The stove's flickering flame provided a sense of comfort.

6

Integrating a high-performance stove requires careful kitchen planning.

7

The stove is an indispensable implement for any serious gastronome.

8

Modern stove technology continues to push the boundaries of culinary efficiency.

ترکیب‌های رایج

gas stove
electric stove
kitchen stove
turn on the stove
clean the stove
stove top
new stove
old stove
hot stove
leave the stove on

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"back-burner"

delaying a task

Let's put this on the back-burner.

casual

"cook with gas"

work quickly

Now we are cooking with gas!

casual

"stand the heat"

handle pressure

If you can't stand the heat, get out.

casual

"hot as a stove"

very hot

The room was hot as a stove.

casual

"stove-top"

on the surface

It is a stove-top recipe.

neutral

"on the stove"

being cooked

Dinner is on the stove.

neutral

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

炉子 در مقابل oven

They are part of the same unit.

Stove = top, Oven = inside.

I fried eggs on the stove; I baked bread in the oven.

炉子 در مقابل heater

Both produce heat.

Stove = kitchen, Heater = room.

The stove is for food; the heater is for the room.

炉子 در مقابل furnace

Both produce heat.

Furnace = whole house heating.

The furnace is in the basement.

炉子 در مقابل hob

It is a part of the stove.

Hob = UK term for stovetop.

Put the pot on the hob.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

Subject + turn on + the stove

I turn on the stove.

A2

Subject + cook + on + the stove

She cooks on the stove.

A2

Subject + clean + the stove

He cleans the stove.

B1

Subject + buy + a new stove

We bought a new stove.

B2

Subject + place + pot + on + the stove

She placed the pot on the stove.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

stovetop The surface of the stove.

مرتبط

oven part of the stove
cook the action done on a stove

نحوه استفاده

frequency

9

مقیاس رسمیت

neutral neutral casual slang

نکات

💡

Memory Palace

Visualize your kitchen and place the stove in the center.
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Native Usage

Use 'stove' for cooking, 'oven' for baking.
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Cultural Insight

The stove is the heart of the home.
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Grammar Shortcut

Stove is a regular countable noun.
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Say It Right

Silent 'e' makes the 'o' long.
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Mistake to Avoid

Don't say 'cook on the oven'.
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Did You Know?

It used to mean a heated room.
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Study Smart

Label your kitchen appliances in English.
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Regional Differences

UK speakers say 'cooker'.
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Pluralization

Add 's' for plural.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Stove rhymes with 'rove' - you rove around the kitchen to use it.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a bright red stove with a big pot of soup.

شبکه واژگان

kitchen cooking heat oven pot

چالش

Describe your kitchen stove in three sentences.

ریشه کلمه

Middle English

معنای اصلی: A heated room or bathhouse.

بافت فرهنگی

None.

The stove is the center of the kitchen and is essential for Thanksgiving and holiday cooking.

The song 'Kitchen Stove' by Twenty One Pilots

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At home

  • Turn on the stove
  • Clean the stove
  • Is the stove on?

Buying appliances

  • Gas or electric?
  • Professional stove
  • New range

Cooking

  • On the stove
  • Stove-top recipe
  • Low heat

Safety

  • Don't touch the stove
  • Turn off the stove
  • Stove safety

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Do you prefer a gas or electric stove?"

"What is your favorite thing to cook on the stove?"

"How often do you clean your stove?"

"Do you have a modern stove in your kitchen?"

"What would you do if your stove broke?"

موضوعات نگارش

Describe your kitchen and the stove you use.

Write about a time you cooked a meal on the stove.

Why is the stove considered the heart of the home?

Compare cooking on a stove versus using a microwave.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال
The stove is the top part; the oven is the bottom part.
A stove that uses natural gas for heat.
Use a damp cloth and mild cleaner.
No, it is a noun.
Only if it is a portable camping stove.
From the Middle English word for a heated room.
The surface where burners are.
It depends on preference and efficiency.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

Put the pot on the ___.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: stove

The stove is for cooking.

multiple choice A2

What do you use to cook dinner?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: stove

Stove is a kitchen appliance.

true false B1

A stove is used for cooling food.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

A stove provides heat.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

همه جفت شدند!

Matching appliances to functions.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject-verb-prepositional phrase.

fill blank B2

She ___ the heat on the stove.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: adjusted

Adjusting heat is common.

multiple choice C1

Which idiom means to delay a task?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: back-burner

Back-burner means to delay.

true false C1

The word stove originated from a word meaning 'heated room'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

Historical etymology.

match pairs C2

Word

معنی

همه جفت شدند!

Synonym matching.

sentence order C2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Adjective-noun-verb-adjective.

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