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savory

UK //ˈseɪvəri//US //ˈseɪvəri//

词源

源自中古英语 savoury,来自古法语 savoure,最终源于拉丁语 sapor(味道)。

adjective

❶ 指食物味道可口、咸香或开胃的,通常用于描述非甜味的食物,强调令人愉悦的风味。

“The savory aroma of roasted chicken filled the kitchen.”

(烤鸡的咸香气息充满了整个厨房。)

“She prepared a savory pie with mushrooms and cheese.”

(她做了一个蘑菇奶酪咸派。)

❶ 形容事物令人愉快或值得赞赏的,常用于比喻性描述。

“Winning the award was a savory moment in her career.”

(获奖是她职业生涯中令人欣喜的时刻。)

“The book provides savory details about the historical event.”

(这本书提供了关于历史事件的精彩细节。)

同义词:tasty, flavorful, delicious, appetizing, piquant

noun

❶ 指一种芳香草本植物(如夏香草或冬香草),常用于烹饪调味。

“She grows savory in her herb garden.”

(她在香草园里种植了香薄荷。)

“Savory is often used to season beans and meats.”

(香薄荷常用来给豆类和肉类调味。)

同义词:herb, Satureja

常见短语

sweet and savory — 形容食物同时具有甜味和咸味的组合,常见于融合菜肴或创新料理。

“The dish combines sweet and savory flavors with caramelized onions and bacon.”

(这道菜用焦糖洋葱和培根结合了甜咸口味。)