palate

• n. 味覺；上顎；趣味

來自拉丁語palatum,齶，上嘴唇。

palate (n.)

late 14c., "roof of the mouth," from Old French palat and directly from Latin palatum "roof of the mouth," perhaps of Etruscan origin [Klein]. Popularly considered the seat of taste, hence transferred meaning "sense of taste" (late 14c.), which also was in classical Latin. Related: Palatal; palatalize.

1. Their baby had an operation to repair a cleft palate.

他們的寶寶接受了兔唇整形手術.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》

2. The new flavour pleased his palate.

這種新的調味品滿足了他的口味.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》

3. She has a discerning palate.

她的味覺很敏銳.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》

4. Too much sweet food cloys the palate.

吃過多的甜食會使人倒胃口.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》

5. She has a palate for wine.

她很能品酒.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》