| 单词 | gourmet |
| 释义 | gourmet (once / 6211 pages) n That guy over there correctly identifying the dozen spices used in the meal he's eating? He’s likely a gourmet, someone who knows a lot about fine food. There are gourmets and then there are foodies. Both are food enthusiasts who live to eat. A gourmet, pronounced like the French word that is its double: "gor-MAY," is more likely to go for the most refined dining experience, created by a chef who trained in Europe. A foodie, on the other hand, might take you to the best burrito place — because their guacamole tastes the best — then stop by the farmers' market to see if the first of the asparagus crop has arrived. WORD FAMILYgourmet: gourmets USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Bahlawanian is owner and master blender of Spice Station, a small chain of gourmet spice shops in Los Angeles and Montreal. Wall Street Journal(Dec 29, 2016) Ground star anise is generally available at gourmet markets and cooking stores, as well as online. Los Angeles Times(Dec 22, 2016) More and more, air passengers are responding positively to the Rodeo Drive-storefronts and gourmet restaurants that continue to pop up across airports, according to J.D. Washington Post(Dec 20, 2016) n a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) Syn|Hyper bon vivant, epicure, epicurean, foodie, gastronome sensualist a person who enjoys sensuality |
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