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savour

UK //ˈseɪvə//US //ˈseɪvər//

词源

源自中古英语 'savour',来自古法语 'savour',源自拉丁语 'sapor',意为'味道'或'风味'。

verb

❶ 慢慢地品尝或享受某物的味道或气味,通常指食物或饮料,带有愉悦和专注的感觉。

“She savoured every bite of the chocolate cake.”

(她细细品味每一口巧克力蛋糕。)

“He savoured the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.”

(他享受着刚煮好的咖啡的香气。)

❶ 享受或欣赏某种经历、情感或时刻,通常带有珍惜和回味的感觉。

“She savoured the moment of victory.”

(她细细品味胜利的那一刻。)

“He savoured the memories of his childhood.”

(他回味着童年的记忆。)

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

noun

❶ 食物或饮料的味道或气味,通常指令人愉悦或独特的味道。

“The soup had a rich savour of herbs and spices.”

(这汤有浓郁的香草和香料的味道。)

“The savour of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.”

(新鲜出炉的面包的香味充满了厨房。)

❶ 某种特质或氛围,通常指令人愉悦或独特的性质。

“The old town had a savour of history and tradition.”

(这座老城有一种历史和传统的氛围。)

“The book had a savour of mystery and adventure.”

(这本书有一种神秘和冒险的感觉。)

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

常见短语

savour the moment — 珍惜并享受当下的时刻,通常指特别美好或有意义的时刻。

“After years of hard work, he took a moment to savour the moment of success.”

(经过多年的努力,他花了一点时间享受成功的时刻。)

savour the flavour — 慢慢品味食物或饮料的味道,通常指享受其独特或美味的味道。

“She closed her eyes to savour the flavour of the exotic dish.”

(她闭上眼睛,细细品味这道异国菜肴的味道。)