relish
/ˈrel.ɪʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [rˈɛlɪʃ] /ˈrel.ɪʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [rˈɛlɪʃ] /ˈre-lish/ (ame, mw)
relish — noun
- relishsingular
- relishesplural
1. a thick, tangy sauce made from chopped vegetables or fruit, spooned over food to
a thick, tangy sauce made from chopped vegetables or fruit, spooned over food to boost its taste
Fatima spread sweet pickle relish onto her hot dog at the street food stall.
collocation: sweet pickle relish
The recipe called for two spoonfuls of tomato relish on top of the grilled fish.
Olu's homemade mango relish gave the simple rice dish a bright, tangy kick.
A jar of onion relish sat on the table next to the cold roast beef.
Kenji tried corn relish for the first time at the barbecue and asked for the recipe.
2. a lively, eager pleasure that comes from taking part in an activity or imagining
a lively, eager pleasure that comes from taking part in an activity or imagining it ahead of time
Diego took up the debate challenge with obvious relish, grinning at his opponent.
collocation: with obvious relish
Mei described her trip to Hokkaido with such relish that everyone wanted to go.
The children ate the chocolate cake with great relish, licking every crumb from the plate.
Priya spoke of her new research project with unmistakable relish in her voice.
There was a certain relish in the way Hassan flipped the pancakes high into the air.
- delight
a warmer, more heartfelt pleasure; relish is more spirited and active
- enthusiasm
focuses on eagerness and energy; relish adds the dimension of savouring the experience
- gusto
suggests hearty, robust enjoyment, often of food, drink, or physical activity
- distaste
mild dislike or lack of appetite for something
- reluctance
unwillingness to take part, the opposite of eager enjoyment
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable. Frequently paired with 'with' to describe the manner of doing something.
常見錯誤
relish — verb
- relishpresent simple I / you / we / they
- relishes3rd person singular
- relishing-ing form
- relishedpast simple
1. to feel real delight in doing or experiencing something — stronger than simply l
to feel real delight in doing or experiencing something — stronger than simply liking it, carrying a sense of eager, active enjoyment
Amina relished the chance to lead the school's big end-of-year concert in June.
pattern: relish + noun phrase
Sven clearly relished telling the old ghost story around the campfire that night.
pattern: relish + -ing form
Raj did not relish cycling home through the heavy rain that afternoon.
The stray cat relished the bowl of warm milk left on the doorstep that cold morning.
Tereza relished every single minute of her first art class at the community centre.
- enjoy
the neutral, everyday word; relish implies stronger, more visible pleasure
- savour
suggests slow, mindful appreciation of an experience; relish is more energetic
- delight in
lighter and more playful; relish can carry a sense of hearty satisfaction
- take pleasure in
more formal and measured; relish is livelier and more spontaneous
文法句型
relish + noun phrase
relish + -ing form
用法筆記
Never followed by a to-infinitive. Use an -ing form instead: 'relish doing something', not 'relish to do something'.
常見錯誤
2. to feel a rush of eager pleasure when you think about something good that lies a
to feel a rush of eager pleasure when you think about something good that lies ahead — especially something you will do or experience soon
Yuki relished the thought of sleeping in on Saturday after a long week of exams.
pattern: relish the thought of + -ing form
The team relished the prospect of playing in the national finals next month.
pattern: relish the prospect of
The new employee did not relish the idea of giving a speech in front of five hundred strangers.
The twins relished the thought of their grandparents arriving with armloads of presents.
Fatima relished the idea of finally seeing the ocean after years in the city.
- anticipate
neutral, can be positive or negative; relish is always eager and pleasurable
- look forward to
the everyday equivalent; relish is stronger and carries more visible excitement
- dread
to feel fear or deep worry about something ahead
文法句型
relish the thought of
relish the idea of
relish the prospect of
用法筆記
Almost always takes 'the thought', 'the idea', or 'the prospect' as its direct object, followed by 'of' and an -ing form or noun phrase. Distinguish from verb sense 1 (TAKE PLEASURE IN): this sense is specifically about looking forward to something in the future.