"connoisseur in eating and drinking," 1820, from French gourmet, altered (by influence of Middle French gourmant "glutton") from Old French groume, originally "wine-taster, wine merchant's servant" (in 13c. "a lad generally"), a word of uncertain origin. As an adjective from 1900. Compare groom (n.1). For sense distinction, see gourmand.
雙語例句
1. Flavored coffee is sold at gourmet food stores and coffee shops.
花式咖啡可在美食店和咖啡店買到。
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2. No self-respecting gourmet would travel in France without the Michelin red guide.
任何地道的美食家遊覽法國時都會帶著一本紅皮的《米其林指南》。
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3. The couple share a love of gourmet cooking.
這夫婦倆都有烹飪美食的嗜好。
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4. A gourmet like him always eats in expensive restaurants.