为什么cake不能数,又可以加s?）

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为什么cake不能数,又可以加s?）

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不简单!
CAKE,have both countable and uncountable uses with some difference in meaning.
Here are some common examples with their respective uses and meanings illustrated.
Cake Would you like some of my birthday cake?I'll have just a small piece,please.Could you get some cakes for tea?How many shall I get?Well,there are six of us so get about a dozen.The expression a piece of cake is a special expression which describes something that is very easy to do,even though you might be worried that it will be difficult:If you've been playing the piano for five years,learning to play the organ will be a piece of cake!
Chocolate There were at least ten chocolates in this box last night and now there is only one.Who has eaten them all?Here,have some chocolate.That's a huge bar.I couldn't eat all of it.I'll just break off two pieces.