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savor

UK //ˈseɪvə//US //ˈseɪvər//

词源

源自中古英语 'savour',来自古法语 'savor',最终源于拉丁语 'sapor',意为味道或风味。

verb

❶ 细细品味或享受某物的味道、气味或体验,通常指慢慢感受其中的美好。

“She savored every bite of the delicious chocolate cake.”

(她细细品味每一口美味的巧克力蛋糕。)

“He savored the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.”

(他享受着刚煮好的咖啡的香气。)

❶ 带有某种特定的味道或气息,常用于描述食物或情境。

“The soup savors of garlic and herbs.”

(这汤带有大蒜和香草的味道。)

“His story savors of adventure and mystery.”

(他的故事充满了冒险和神秘的气息。)

同义词:relish, enjoy, appreciate, delight in, taste

noun

❶ 某种独特的味道、气味或特质,通常指令人愉悦的感受。

“The savor of the homemade bread filled the kitchen.”

(自制面包的香味充满了厨房。)

“There's a special savor to food cooked over a campfire.”

(篝火上烤的食物有一种特别的风味。)

同义词:flavor, taste, aroma, smell, essence

常见短语

savor the moment — 珍惜当下的美好时刻,慢慢享受或体会。

“After winning the championship, he took a moment to savor the moment.”

(赢得冠军后,他花了一点时间享受这一刻。)