| 释义 |
amuse-gueule, n.
Brit. |əˈm(j)uːzˌgəːl|, U.S. |əˈm(j)uzˈgəl|
Plural unchanged, -s
[‹ French amuse-gueule (1946), lit. ‘(that which) amuses the mouth’ > v. + gueule (see gullet n.).]
Esp. in French cookery: a small savoury item of food served as an appetizer. Also fig.
1963News Herald (West Lake County, Ohio) 7 May 6/1 There were seven courses, seven wines and liquors. At the reception..various appetizers listed as Amuse Gueule (amuse the gullet). 1977Time 28 Nov. 31/2 From the amuse-gueules to the mignardises, everything is exquisite, and so is the bill: $100 to $150 for two. 1993Times 15 Feb. 29/1, I am not alone in lamenting the decline of those short films..that used to precede the main feature in cinema programmes, performing the dual role of unpredictable amuse-gueule and subtle incitement to purchase unwanted orange squash. 2002Wall St. Jrnl. 29 Mar. w10/3 But there's much to admire, starting with an amuse gueule of kippers transformed into a delicate, smoky pudding-like cream topped with a parsley sorbet. |