Known for its crescent shape, airy inside, and crispy outside, the croissant is a perfect treat for any time of day. Because it is considered one of France’s most iconic pastries, no trip to the country would be complete without enjoying a few. Yet many people are surprised to learn that the pastry’s origins extend beyond France. Although many people associate the croissant with France, most historians trace its origins to Austria.
可頌以其新月形的外形、蓬鬆的內裡，和酥脆的外皮而聞名，是任何時候都適合享用的美味點心。由於它被視為法國最具代表性的糕點之一，因此若沒有品嚐幾個可頌，法國之旅就稱不上完整。然而，許多人驚訝地發現，這種糕點的起源其實不僅限於法國。雖然許多人將可頌與法國聯想在一起，但多數歷史學家認為它的起源可以追溯到奧地利。
生活必備字詞：
crispy a.（食物）酥脆的
extend vi. 擴及，延伸
historian n. 歷史學家
trace sth to... 追溯某物至……
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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌，完整內容請見七月號。
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