in·gre·di·ent/ɪn`gridɪənt; ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ n [C] 1 one of the things from which a type of food is made 〔烹调用的〕成分,配料: Flour, water, and eggs are the most important ingredients. 面粉、水和鸡蛋是最重要的配料。 2 one of the qualities that makes something successful 〔使某事成功的〕要素: all the ingredients of a good romantic novel 好的言情小说所有的要素