flavors

IPA/ˈfleɪ.vər/
KK[flˈevɚz]IPA/ˈfleɪ.vɚ/

flavors — noun

1. the particular taste that a food or drink has, including how it feels in your mo

1.名詞A2
釋義

the particular taste that a food or drink has, including how it feels in your mouth and what it reminds you of

例句

This strawberry ice cream has a rich, creamy flavor that reminds me of summer.

The chef added fresh basil to give the tomato sauce a more intense flavor.

collocation: rich / intense / sweet + flavor

同義詞
  • taste

    more general; 'taste' can mean the physical sensation, while 'flavor' often includes smell and texture

  • savor

    more formal; emphasizes the enjoyment of a taste

  • tang

    a sharp, strong flavor, often sour or acidic

反義詞

用法筆記

In American English, 'flavor' refers only to taste; in everyday use it often includes smell as well, since taste and smell work together.

常見錯誤

❌This is a lemon flavor drink.
✅This is a lemon-flavored drink.' or 'This drink has a lemon flavor.
💡'Flavor' is a noun, not an adjective; use the adjective form 'flavored' (with -ed) to describe what a food or drink tastes like.

2. a particular quality, style, or atmosphere that makes something feel distinctive

2.名詞B2
釋義

a particular quality, style, or atmosphere that makes something feel distinctive, interesting, or special

例句

The old town has kept its traditional flavor with narrow streets and local markets.

collocation: traditional / local / unique + flavor

Nikos added some humor to the speech, giving it a warm and friendly flavor.

同義詞
  • character

    similar meaning, but more general; 'character' describes the overall personality of something

  • atmosphere

    focuses on the mood or feeling of a place rather than its style

  • stamp

    a distinctive mark or influence; more formal

用法筆記

This sense is often used with adjectives like 'local,' 'traditional,' 'international,' or 'European' to describe a place, event, or work. The object is typically an abstract quality, not a physical taste.

常見錯誤

❌The music festival had a delicious flavor.
✅The music festival had a festive flavor.' or 'The music festival had a unique atmosphere.
💡'Delicious' describes literal taste (sense 1), so it clashes with the figurative sense. Use adjectives like 'unique,' 'traditional,' 'local,' or 'international' with figurative 'flavor.'

3. a short experience or small amount of something that gives you a quick idea of w

3.名詞B2
釋義

a short experience or small amount of something that gives you a quick idea of what it is like

例句

The internship gave me a flavor of what it is like to be a teacher.

phrase: get / give a flavor of [sth]

Visitors to the pottery studio can get a flavor of how the craft works.

同義詞
  • taste

    same meaning in this phrase; 'a taste of' and 'a flavor of' are interchangeable for brief experiences

  • sample

    more direct; a sample is usually a physical example, while 'flavor' is more suggestive

  • glimpse

    a quick look; used for visual experiences rather than general experiences

文法句型

get a flavor of

a flavor of

用法筆記

Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'a flavor of' with verbs like 'get,' 'give,' or 'offer.' Unlike sense 1, this sense cannot refer to actual food taste.

flavors — verb