Relish



GRE 蓝宝 Barron 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 味道; 喜好; 享受; v. 喜好, 享受; 有味道
• ［英］ n. 味道 ( pleasing flavor) ;喜好 ( a strong liking) ; v. 喜好, 享受 ( to gratified by; enjoy) ;
• ［记］ 可能是release ( 放松, 轻松的) 变体

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: alteration of Middle English reles odor, taste, from Middle French, something left behind, release — more at release
• Date: 1530
• 1. characteristic flavor; especially pleasing or zestful flavor
• 2. a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize ; trace
• 3.
  • a. enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires <eat with great relish>
  • b. a strong liking ; inclination <has little relish for sports>
• 4.
  • a. something adding a zestful flavor; especially a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavor
  • b. appetizer, hors d'oeuvre

II. verb

• Date: 1586
• transitive verb
  • 1. to add relish to
  • 2. to be pleased or gratified by ; enjoy
  • 3. to eat or drink with pleasure
  • 4. to appreciate with taste and discernment
• intransitive verb
  • to have a characteristic or pleasing taste
• ? relishable adjective

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