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tasting

UK //ˈteɪstɪŋ//US //ˈteɪstɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'tasten'(尝),最终来自拉丁语 'taxare'(触摸、评估),通过古法语 'taster' 演变而来。

noun

❶ 品尝活动,指通过尝试少量食物或饮料来判断其味道、品质或特性的行为,常用于品酒、美食测评等场合。

“We attended a wine tasting at the vineyard.”

(我们参加了葡萄园举办的品酒会。)

“The chef organized a chocolate tasting for the guests.”

(主厨为客人们安排了一场巧克力品鉴会。)

❶ 味觉体验,指食物或饮料在口中产生的具体味道感受,可以是单次或连续的感官体验。

“The first tasting of the soup was disappointing.”

(第一口尝这个汤时让人失望。)

“The tasting of fresh oysters is a unique experience.”

(品尝新鲜牡蛎是一种独特的体验。)

同义词:sampling, testing, savoring

verb

❶ 品尝的动作,指用舌头感知食物或饮料的味道,通常是为了评价或享受其风味。

“She was tasting the soup to check the seasoning.”

(她正在尝汤的味道以检查调味。)

“The sommelier is tasting the new wine selection.”

(侍酒师正在品尝新选的葡萄酒。)

同义词:sampling, trying, testing

常见短语

tasting menu — 品鉴菜单,指由多道小份量精致菜肴组成的套餐,让食客能体验厨师的各种烹饪创意和技艺。

“The restaurant's tasting menu features seasonal ingredients.”

(这家餐厅的品鉴菜单以时令食材为特色。)

tasting notes — 品鉴记录,专业人士或爱好者对食物、酒类等产品的味道、香气和口感的详细描述。

“The wine bottle came with detailed tasting notes.”

(这瓶葡萄酒附有详细的品鉴记录。)