好词典

deliciously

UK //dɪˈlɪʃəsli//US //dɪˈlɪʃəsli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'deliciosus'(令人愉悦的),通过古法语 'delicieux' 进入英语,后缀 '-ly' 构成副词形式。

adverb

❶ 以美味可口的方式,形容食物味道极佳,令人愉悦。也可用于形容令人愉快的事物或体验。

“The cake was deliciously moist and rich.”

(这块蛋糕湿润浓郁,美味极了。)

“She prepared a deliciously spicy curry for dinner.”

(她做了一道香辣可口的咖喱当晚餐。)

同义词:tastily, delectably, scrumptiously, lusciously, exquisitely

常见短语

deliciously ironic — 形容某种讽刺或巧合令人觉得既有趣又巧妙,带有愉悦感。

“It was deliciously ironic that the chef burned the toast.”

(厨师把面包烤焦了,这真是妙不可言的讽刺。)