Noun Phrase
/swiːt mɪlk/
"Sweet milk" typically refers to milk that has a sugar content, either naturally occurring lactose or added sugars, making it taste sweet. It is commonly used in cooking and baking, or as a beverage. The term "sweet milk" can also distinguish it from buttermilk or sour milk in recipes. Its frequency of use can vary; it is more common in written contexts, especially in recipes, food descriptions, and culinary discussions.
Sweet milk is often used in baking to enhance the flavor of cakes and pastries.
Выходные данные: Сладкое молоко часто используется в выпечке, чтобы улучшить вкус тортов и выпечки.
Many children enjoy drinking sweet milk with their breakfast cereal.
Многие дети любят пить сладкое молоко с завтраком.
The recipe called for sweet milk, but I only had buttermilk at home.
Рецепт требовал сладкого молока, но у меня дома было только пахта.
While "sweet milk" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, it can be part of culinary phrases or regional expressions. However, terms like "milk and honey" (representing abundance and prosperity) or "don’t cry over spilled milk" (to not worry about what has already happened) do share the dairy theme.
Don't worry about the past; there's no use crying over spilled milk.
Не переживай о прошлом; нет смысла плакать над пролитым молоком.
The new restaurant is a milk and honey establishment, offering all sorts of delicacies.
Новый ресторан - это заведение молока и меда, предлагающее всевозможные деликатесы.
After the big project was completed, our profits started flowing like milk and honey.
После завершения большого проекта наши прибыли начали расти, как молоко и мед.
The term "sweet milk" is derived from the Old English word "meolc," which means "milk." The addition of "sweet" serves to describe its flavor, distinguishing it from other types of milk. The use of "sweet" to describe certain foods dates back to the Middle Ages, with "sweet" commonly indicating the presence of sugar or a sugary taste.
Synonyms: - Sweetened milk - Flavored milk - Lactose-rich milk
Antonyms: - Buttermilk - Sour milk - Skim milk (if referring to reduced sugar content)