al dente

adj.of pasta cooked so as to be firm when eaten

1. To achieve the perfect pasta, cook it until it is al dente, which means it should still have a slight bite to it.
   要达到完美的意大利面，煮至“al dente”，意味着它仍然应该有一点咬劲。
2. Many chefs recommend serving vegetables al dente to preserve their color and nutritional value.
   许多厨师建议将蔬菜煮至“al dente”，以保持其颜色和营养价值。