Audiobook Dictation: “It is a bulbous root, and…”

It is a bulbous root, and when full grown, its leaves wither in July.

这是一种鳞茎植物，长成后叶子在七月枯萎。

It is called by old authors the "barren onion," and is used in sauces and pickles, soups and made dishes, and as an accompaniment to chops and steaks.

古代作者称之为“不结籽的洋葱”，用于酱汁、腌菜、汤品和各式菜肴，也可作为排骨和牛排的配菜。

ESPAGNOLE, OR BROWN SPANISH SAUCE.

西班牙酱，即西班牙褐酱。

Strain and skim off every particle of fat, and when required for use, thicken with butter and flour, or with a little roux.

过滤，撇净每一点油脂，需要用时，用黄油和面粉或少许油面酱勾芡。

Add the wine, and, if necessary, a seasoning of cayenne; when it will be ready to serve.

加入葡萄酒，如有需要再用卡宴辣椒调味；这样就可以上桌了。

This sauce or gravy is used for many dishes, and with most people is a general favourite.

这种酱汁或肉汁用于许多菜肴，大多数人都很喜欢。

FENNEL SAUCE FOR MACKEREL.

配鲭鱼的茴香酱。

Simmer for a minute or two, and serve in a tureen.

用文火煮一两分钟，盛入汤盅上桌。

It is very generally cultivated in gardens, and has much improved on its original form.

它在园圃中栽培得十分普遍，比起原始品种已大有改良。