n.[C]

1. （混合物的）组成部分；（烹调的）原料
   What are the ingredients of the cake?

   这蛋糕是用哪些原料做成的？

   The chef uses ingredients taken directly from farm to table.

   那位主厨使用直接从农场送到餐桌的食材。

2. （构成）要素，因素

n.

1. any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.
2. a component part or element.