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epicurean

UK //ˌepɪkjʊəˈriːən//US //ˌepɪkjʊˈriːən//

词源

源自希腊哲学家Epicurus(伊壁鸠鲁),他主张快乐是生活的最高目标,但强调应追求持久的精神愉悦而非短暂的感官刺激。

adjective

❶ 指追求精致享乐的生活方式,特别注重美食、美酒等感官享受的,常带有优雅奢华的意味。

“He leads an epicurean life, enjoying the finest wines and gourmet foods.”

(他过着享乐主义的生活,品尝最上等的葡萄酒和美食。)

“The epicurean banquet featured dishes from around the world.”

(这场讲究美食的盛宴汇集了世界各地的菜肴。)

同义词:hedonistic, gourmet, luxurious, sybaritic

noun

❶ 指追求精致生活享受的人,尤指美食和美酒的爱好者,常带有对生活品质有高要求的意思。

“As an epicurean, she could distinguish between subtle flavors in wine.”

(作为美食家,她能分辨出葡萄酒中细微的风味差异。)

“The club was a gathering place for epicureans who appreciated fine dining.”

(这个俱乐部是崇尚精致餐饮的美食家们的聚会场所。)

同义词:gourmet, connoisseur, bon vivant, foodie

常见短语

epicurean delight — 指特别精致美味的食物或饮品,强调能带给感官极致享受的美食体验。

“The truffle risotto was a true epicurean delight.”

(松露烩饭是真正能让美食家欣喜的美味。)

epicurean lifestyle — 形容以追求精致享乐为核心的生活方式,通常包括高品质的饮食、休闲和娱乐活动。

“After retiring, he adopted a more epicurean lifestyle.”

(退休后,他开始追求更加讲究享受的生活方式。)