
taste
词源
源自中古英语 'tasten',来自古法语 'taster',最终源自通俗拉丁语 'tastare',意为'触摸、尝试'。
noun
❶ 指食物或饮料在口中的感觉,包括甜、酸、苦、咸等基本味道,也指对某种味道的喜好或鉴赏能力。
“This soup has a very strong taste of garlic.”
(这汤有很浓的大蒜味。)
“She has a sophisticated taste in wine.”
(她对葡萄酒有很挑剔的品味。)
❶ 指短暂的体验或尝试,通常用于表示初次接触某事物的经历。
“She got a taste of freedom when she went to college.”
(上大学时她尝到了自由的滋味。)
“This internship will give you a taste of working in a real company.”
(这次实习会让你体验在真实公司工作的感觉。)
verb
❶ 用舌头感知食物或饮料的味道,也用于比喻性地表示体验或感受某事物。
“Taste the soup and tell me if it needs more salt.”
(尝尝这汤,告诉我是否需要再加盐。)
“I've never tasted anything so delicious in my life.”
(我这辈子从没吃过这么美味的东西。)
常见短语
to taste — 烹饪用语,表示根据个人口味添加调味料,没有固定用量。
“Add salt and pepper to taste.”
(根据口味添加盐和胡椒。)
acquired taste — 指需要时间培养才能欣赏的品味,通常指最初不太喜欢但后来逐渐爱上的事物。
“Blue cheese is an acquired taste for many people.”
(蓝纹奶酪对许多人来说是需要培养的品味。)