fine-dining

/ˌfaɪn ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfaɪn ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

fine-dining — noun

1. a way of eating in a restaurant where the dishes are made from the best ingredie

1.名詞B2
釋義

a way of eating in a restaurant where the dishes are made from the best ingredients, presented with great care, and served in a formal, elegant setting by attentive staff, often at a high cost

例句

Kwame celebrated his anniversary with a fine-dining experience at a restaurant overlooking the harbour.

collocation: fine-dining experience

The hotel's fine-dining menu changes with the seasons, using vegetables and herbs from local farms.

collocation: fine-dining menu + seasonal ingredients

同義詞
  • haute cuisine

    a French term for high-level cooking that emphasises traditional techniques and artistic presentation, often even more formal than fine-dining

  • gourmet dining

    focuses on the high quality and flavour of the food, but can be less formal in setting and service than fine-dining

反義詞
  • fast food

    quick, cheap, and casual meals with no formal service or elaborate presentation

  • casual dining

    a relaxed, mid-price restaurant experience without the formal atmosphere or high prices of fine-dining

用法筆記

Used as an uncountable noun; often found before other nouns such as restaurant, menu, or experience.

常見錯誤

❌We went fine-dining last night.
✅We went to a fine-dining restaurant last night.
💡fine-dining is a noun, not a verb, so it needs a supporting noun like restaurant or experience.