palate

• n. 味觉；上颚；趣味

词态变化

中文词源

来自拉丁语palatum,腭，上嘴唇。

英文词源

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.

双语例句

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

他们的宝宝接受了兔唇整形手术.

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2. The new flavour pleased his palate.

这种新的调味品满足了他的口味.

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3. She has a discerning palate.

她的味觉很敏锐.

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4. Too much sweet food cloys the palate.

吃过多的甜食会使人倒胃口.

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5. She has a palate for wine.

她很能品酒.

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