单词 | relish |
释义 | relish —relishable, adj. —relishingly, adv. /rel"ish/, n. 1. liking or enjoyment of the taste of something. 2. pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking: He has no relish for obscene jokes. 3. Cookery. a. something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as pickles or olives. b. a sweet pickle made of various vegetables, usually chopped or minced. c. an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. 4. a pleasing or appetizing flavor. 5. a pleasing or enjoyable quality. 6. a taste or flavor. 7. a smack, trace, or touch of something. v.t. 8. to take pleasure in; like; enjoy: I don't relish the long drive home. 9. to make pleasing to the taste. 10. to like the taste of. v.i. 11. to have taste or flavor. 12. to be agreeable. [1520-30; alter. of ME reles aftertaste, scent < OF, var. of relais remainder, that left behind; see RELEASE] Syn. 1, 2. gusto, zest. 2. inclination, partiality, predilection, preference. 3. condiment, appetizer. 6. savor. 8. appreciate. Ant. 1, 2. distaste, disfavor. |
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