A Way to Speed Up Composting Process

家用物品词汇和口语:

Refrigerator - 冰箱

Don't forget to put the leftovers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.-别忘了把剩菜放进冰箱里，以保持它们的新鲜度。

Microwave - 微波炉

You can quickly heat up your food in the microwave if you're in a hurry.-如果你赶时间，你可以在微波炉里快速加热食物。

Oven - 烤箱

I'm going to bake a cake in the oven for the party tonight.-我今晚要在烤箱里烤蛋糕，为晚会做准备。

Toaster - 烤面包机

Would you like me to make you some toast in the toaster?-你想我用烤面包机给你做些吐司吗？

Blender - 搅拌机

I'm going to use the blender to make a smoothie for breakfast.-我要用搅拌机做一杯早餐冰沙。

Coffee maker - 咖啡机

I can't start my day without a cup of coffee from my coffee maker.-如果没有我的咖啡机冲杯咖啡，我就无法开始新的一天。

Kettle - 热水壶

Could you please boil some water in the kettle for me to make tea?-你能帮我用热水壶烧些水，我想泡茶吗？

Dishwasher - 洗碗机

Don't worry about washing the dishes by hand, we have a dishwasher that will do it for us.-别担心要手洗碗，我们有洗碗机来代替我们

Washing machine - 洗衣机

I need to do laundry, so I'm going to put my clothes in the washing machine.-我需要洗衣服，所以我要把它们放进洗衣机里。

Dryer - 烘干机

After I wash my clothes in the washing machine, I put them in the dryer to dry.-在我用洗衣机洗完衣服后，我把它们放进烘干机里晾干。

Vacuum cleaner - 吸尘器

I need to vacuum the floor before our guests arrive.-我们客人到来之前，我需要用吸尘器清理地板。

Air conditioner - 空调

It's so hot outside, I'm going to turn on the air conditioner to cool down.-外面太热了，我要开空调降下温。

Heater - 电暖器

It's freezing in here, can you turn on the heater to warm up the room?-这里太冷了，你能打开电暖器来暖房间吗？

Fan - 风扇

It's so hot today, I'm going to turn on the fan to cool down.-今天太热了，我要打开风扇来降温。

Iron- 熨斗

I need toironmy shirt before the meeting this afternoon.-我需要在今天下午的会议之前熨我的衬衫。

Electric shaver - 电动剃须刀

I prefer using an electric shaver because it's quicker and easier than using a manual razor.-我更喜欢用电动剃须刀，因为比手动剃须刀更快更容易。

Hair dryer - 吹风机

I always use a hair dryer to dry my hair after I shower.-我总是在淋浴后使用吹风机来吹干头发。

Electric toothbrush - 电动牙刷

My dentist recommended that I use an electric toothbrush to better clean my teeth.-我的牙医建议我使用电动牙刷来更好地清洁牙齿。

Bread maker - 面包机

I love using my bread maker to bake fresh bread at home.-我喜欢使用我的面包机在家里烤出新鲜的面包。

Slow cooker - 慢炖锅

I'm going to use the slow cooker to make a delicious beef stew for dinner tonight.-我要用慢炖锅来煮一份美味的牛肉炖菜，做今晚的晚餐。

Knife - 刀

Can you please pass me the knife so I can cut this steak?-请把刀递给我，我要切这块牛排。

Cutting board - 切菜板

It's important to use a cutting board to avoid damaging your kitchen counter and your knives。-使用切菜板很重要，以免损坏厨房台面和刀具。

Pan - 平底锅

I'm going to fry some eggs in the pan for breakfast.-我要在平底锅里煎些鸡蛋作为早餐。

Pot - 锅

I'm going to make some soup, so I need to fill the pot with water and vegetables.-我要煮一些汤，所以我需要在锅里放水和蔬菜。

Skillet - 煎锅

I like to use a skillet to cook my vegetables because it gives them a nice sear.-我喜欢用煎锅煮蔬菜，因为可以使它们变得金黄酥脆。

Saucepan - 酱锅

I'm going to make a cream sauce for the pasta, so I need to heat up the milk in the saucepan first.-我要为意大利面做一份奶油酱，所以我需要先在酱锅中加热牛奶。

Ladle - 汤勺

I'm going to serve the soup, can you please pass me the ladle?-我要端汤了，你能把汤勺递给我吗？

Spatula - 刮刀

I'm going to flip the pancakes with the spatula.-我要用刮刀翻煎饼。

Whisk - 打蛋器

Use the whisk to mix the eggs and milk together before pouring them into the pan.-使用打蛋器将鸡蛋和牛奶混合搅拌均匀，然后倒入平底锅中。

Colander - 滤器

After boiling the pasta, drain it in the colander to remove the excess water.-将意大利面煮熟后，用滤器沥干多余的水分。

Mixing bowl - 搅拌碗

First, mix the flour and sugar in the mixing bowl before adding the other ingredients.-首先，在搅拌碗中混合面粉和糖，然后再加入其他材料。

Measuring cup - 量杯

Use the measuring cup to add the exact amount of water to the recipe.-使用量杯将准确的水量加入食谱中。

Measuring spoon - 小量匙

Use the measuring spoon to add a teaspoon of salt to the soup.-使用小量匙往汤里加入一茶匙盐。

Grater - 刨丝器

Use the grater to shred the cheese for the pizza.-使用刨丝器将奶酪切成丝，准备用于披萨上。

Peeler - 削皮器

Use the peeler to remove the skin from the potatoes before boiling them.-在煮土豆之前，使用削皮器将土豆表皮削掉。

Can opener - 开罐器

I need a can opener to open this can of tomatoes. -我需要一个开罐器来打开这罐番茄酱

Corkscrew - 螺旋开瓶器

Can you please pass me the corkscrew so I can open this bottle of wine? -你能把螺旋开瓶器递给我吗？我要开这瓶葡萄酒。

Kitchen shears - 厨房剪刀

I use my kitchen shears to cut open packages and trim meat.-我用厨房剪刀来剪开包裹和修整肉类。

Tongs - 夹子

Please pass me the tongs so I can grab the hot dogs off the grill. -请把夹子递给我，我要把烤热的热狗拿下来。

Oven mitts - 烤箱手套

Don't forget to put on your oven mitts before taking the baking dish out of the oven.-在从烤箱中取出烤盘之前别忘了戴上烤箱手套。

Toilet - 厕所马桶

Excuse me, where is the nearest toilet? -请问，最近的厕所在哪里？

Sink - 洗手池

I'm going to wash the dishes in the sink.-我要在洗手池里洗碗。

Faucet - 水龙头

Can you please turn off the faucet when you're done washing your hands?-洗完手后请关掉水龙头好吗？

Shower - 淋浴

I always feel refreshed after taking a shower in the morning.-早上淋浴后我总是感觉精神焕发。

Bathtub - 浴缸

I like to take a bubble bath in the bathtub after a long day at work.-在工作了一整天后，我喜欢在浴缸里泡泡澡。

Toilet paper - 厕纸

Can you please restock the toilet paper in the bathroom?-请你把厕所里的纸巾补充一下好吗？

Towel - 毛巾

I always use a clean towel to dry my hands after washing them.-我总是用干净的毛巾来擦干洗完的手。

Soap - 肥皂

Can you bring me some soap, please? - 请给我拿些肥皂好吗？

Toothbrush - 牙刷

I need a new toothbrush. - 我需要一支新的牙刷。

Toothpaste - 牙膏

Do we have any toothpaste left? - 我们还有牙膏吗？

Shampoo - 洗发水

I'm running out of shampoo. - 我的洗发水快用完了。

Conditioner - 护发素

Can you pass me the conditioner? - 你能递给我护发素吗？

Razor - 剃刀

I need to buy a new razor. - 我需要买一把新的剃刀。

Shaving cream - 剃须膏

I forgot to buy shaving cream. - 我忘记买剃须膏了。

Plunger - 拔马桶器

We need to buy a plunger. - 我们需要买一个拔马桶器。

Toilet brush - 马桶刷

It's time to replace the toilet brush. - 是时候换马桶刷了

Bathroom cleaner - 浴室清洁剂

I need to buy some bathroom cleaner. - 我需要买些浴室清洁剂。

Air freshener - 空气清新剂

Could you please spray some air freshener? - 你能喷些空气清新剂吗？

Hand sanitizer - 消毒洗手液

I always keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in my bag. - 我总是在包里备一瓶消毒洗手液。

Trash can - 垃圾桶

Don't forget to take out the trash. - 别忘了倒垃圾。

Sofa - 沙发

I love to relax on my sofa after work. - 工作后我喜欢在沙发上放松。

Armchair - 扶手椅

I bought a new armchair for the living room. - 我为客厅买了一把新扶手椅。

Coffee table - 茶几

Please put your coffee cup on the coffee table. - 请把你的咖啡杯放在茶几上。

TV stand - 电视柜

We just got a new TV stand for our living room. - 我们刚刚为客厅买了一个新的电视柜。

Bookshelf - 书架

I need to organize my books on the bookshelf. - 我需要整理一下书架上的书。

Bed - 床

I slept like a baby on my new bed. - 我在新床上睡得很香。

Mattress - 床垫

I need to buy a new mattress for my bed. - 我需要为我的床垫买一个新的。

Pillow - 枕头

Can you pass me a pillow? - 你能递给我一个枕头吗？

Blanket - 毛毯

It's cold tonight, I need an extra blanket. - 今晚很冷，我需要一条额外的毛毯。

Curtain - 窗帘

I need to replace the curtains in my living room. -我需要更换客厅的窗帘。

Rug - 地毯

This rug really ties the room together. -这个地毯真的把房间装饰得很好。

Lamp - 台灯

Could you turn on the lamp? It's a little too dark in here. -你能打开台灯吗？这里有点太暗了。

Ceiling fan - 吊扇

I installed a ceiling fan in my bedroom to help circulate the air. -我在卧室安装了吊扇来帮助空气循环。

Wall clock - 挂钟

The wall clock in the kitchen stopped working. -厨房的挂钟坏了。

Picture frame - 相框

I want to hang this picture, but I need to buy a frame first. -我想挂这个画，但我需要先买个相框。

Coat rack - 衣帽架

I always hang my coat on the coat rack when I come home. -我回家时总是把外套挂在衣帽架上。

Ironing board - 熨斗架

Do you have an ironing board I can borrow? -你有可以借给我的熨斗架吗？

Laundry basket - 洗衣篮

I need to do laundry, so I'll put these clothes in the laundry basket. -我需要洗衣服，所以我会把这些衣服放进洗衣篮里。

Shoe rack - 鞋架

I keep my shoes organized on a shoe rack by the door. -我把鞋子整理在门边的鞋架上。

文稿:

The key to healthy plants is healthy soil. And the best way to improve soil is by using compost.

保持植物健康的关键在于健康的土壤。而改善土壤的最佳方法是使用堆肥。

Compost is decayed, or broken down, organic matter used as fertilizer. It helps heavy clay soil drain water. And it helps loose sandy soil keep water. Compost gives off nutrients and microbes to feed plants and increase their energy. It also decreases the need for traditional fertilizer.

堆肥是腐烂或分解后用作肥料的有机物质。它有助于重粘土壤排水，也有助于松散的沙质土壤保持水分。堆肥释放营养物质和微生物来滋养植物，提高它们的能量。同时也降低了使用传统肥料的需求。

But homemade compost takes time and effort. You must turn it around often to give it oxygen. And you must keep it wet -- but not too wet. Also, compost can take up to a year to make.

但是自制堆肥需要时间和精力。你必须经常翻动它以让其获得氧气。同时还要保持其湿润，但不要太湿。此外，制作堆肥可能需要长达一年的时间。

Now there is an easier and faster way to compost.Bokashi is a composting method that uses microorganisms to break down organic matter. Made in Japan in the 1980s, bokashi replaces the oxygen-fueled decay process with fermentation. In other words, an enzyme breaks down the organic matter.

现在有一种更简单、更快速的制作堆肥的方法。Bokashi是一种使用微生物分解有机物的堆肥方法。Bokashi在1980年代在日本被创造出来，它通过发酵取代了依赖氧气的分解过程。换句话说，一种酶分解有机物质。

With this method, you can have compost ready to use in as little as 10 days. Plus, the process creates a product that has more nutrients than traditional compost.↳

Traditional composting is usually done outdoors. But Bokashi composting can be done in a small, indoor space.

The only equipment needed is a 19-liter container with a spout and tight-fitting top. To start the fermentation process, you need a bag of inoculant or microbes. Bokashi inoculants usually contain wheat bran, wheat germ, or sawdust. To get started, you can buy a kit with supplies or research how to do it yourself.

使用这种方法，你可以在短短10天内获得可使用的堆肥。此外，这种方法生成的产品比传统堆肥含有更多的营养物质。

传统的堆肥通常在室外进行。但Bokashi堆肥可以在一个小的室内空间内完成。唯一需要的设备是一个19升的容器，带有一个出水口和紧密贴合的盖子。为了开始发酵过程，你需要一袋接种剂或微生物。Bokashi接种剂通常包含麦麸、麦胚或锯末等成分。为了开始制作，你可以购买一个装备齐全的套装或自己研究如何制作。

Add kitchen waste, such as vegetables skins and eggshells, to the container in five-centimeter layers. Put a small handful of inoculant over each layer as you go. Put the lid on tightly between additions. You might cover the layers with a plate or plastic wrap before closing the container to reduce oxygen.

将厨余垃圾，如蔬菜皮和蛋壳，分层放入容器中，每层厚度为五厘米。每加一层就在其上撒上一小把接种剂。在加入新的一层之前要紧紧盖上盖子。你可以在关闭容器之前用盘子或塑料薄膜覆盖每一层，以减少氧气的进入。

When the container is full, take the liquid from the spout every couple of days. Put about five milliliters of that “compost tea” into about one liter of water.

Then put the highly nutritious liquid on garden or houseplant soil. Be sure to not put it directly on leaves or flowers. And use the liquid within a day or so of collecting it.

Meat and dairy food leftovers are not put into traditional compost. It does not get hot enough to kill harmful bacteria and parasites. However, these types of food waste can be added to the bokashi container. The microorganisms in the bokashi container will destroy any germs in the animal products.

当容器装满后，每隔几天从出水口取出液体。将大约5毫升的“堆肥茶”加入约1升的水中，然后将这种高营养的液体放在花园或盆栽土壤上。一定不要直接喷到叶子或花上，而且要在采集后的一天内使用这种液体。

传统堆肥中不应添加肉类和乳制品残渣。它不会变得足够热，以杀死有害的细菌和寄生虫。但是，这些类型的食物垃圾可以添加到Bokashi容器中。Bokashi容器中的微生物会摧毁动物产品中的任何细菌。

Ingredients should be added and the top put back on quickly. You want to avoid too much oxygen getting into the container.

The tightly closed container should not give off any smells into the room. But you may notice a sweet-and-sour smell when the lid is opened. This is normal.

应尽快添加原料并盖紧盖子，以避免太多氧气进入容器。密封的容器不应在房间里散发出任何气味。但是当盖子打开时，你可能会闻到一种甜酸味。这是正常的。

A bad smell, however, means that something has gone wrong.

If you smell a rotting-egg odor or if dark-colored mold is seen within the container, try adding more inoculant. If the situation is not better within a couple of days, throw away the material. Clean the container well and start over.↳

When the fermentation process is complete — in as little as 10 days — the resulting organic matter will still look like the original material. But it will decompose quickly. It can be buried in holes in a new garden bed at least two weeks before planting. Be sure to cover the compost completely with soil.

然而，如果闻到一种难闻的气味，这意味着出了问题。如果闻到腐烂蛋的气味，或者在容器内看到深色的霉菌，请尝试添加更多的接种剂。如果情况在几天内没有改善，就将物料丢弃。彻底清洁容器并重新开始。

当发酵过程完成时——可能只需10天——产生的有机物看起来仍然像原始材料。但是它将很快分解。它可以埋在新的花园床中的孔洞中，至少在种植前两周。一定要用土完全覆盖堆肥。