epicure

/ˈepɪkjʊə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈepɪkjʊr/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-pi-ˌkyu̇r/ (ame, mw)

epicure — noun

  • epicuresingular
  • epicuresplural

1. someone who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink, paying close attention

1.名詞C2
釋義

someone who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink, paying close attention to quality, flavour, and the way each dish is prepared

例句

Henry was a true epicure who could name every spice in the lamb stew.

predicative use: be + a true epicure

The new restaurant on Greene Street quickly drew epicures from across the city.

plural subject: epicures as a noun group

同義詞
  • gourmet

    near-synonym in everyday use; slightly more common and less literary

  • connoisseur

    broader — applies to art, music, etc., not only food and drink

  • gastronome

    very formal; emphasises knowledge of cuisine as a subject of study

反義詞
  • glutton

    implies eating too much; opposite in attitude rather than direct semantic opposite

文法句型

a/an + epicure

epicure of [cuisine/wine]

用法筆記

Subject is usually a person being described or introduced; the word frequently appears after 'a', 'an', or in 'be + a/an epicure'. Carries a positive or respectful tone, unlike 'glutton', which suggests greedy excess.

常見錯誤

❌He is epicure about wine.
✅He is an epicure when it comes to wine.
💡epicure is a countable noun, not an adjective; it needs an article.
❌She is a real epicure who eats huge amounts of food.
✅She is a real epicure who pays close attention to the quality of every dish.
💡epicure is about discernment, not quantity.