delectable
/dɪˈlektəbl/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪlˈɛktəbəl] /dɪˈlektəbl/ (ame, ipa) · [dɪlˈɛktəbəl] /di-ˈlek-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
delectable — 形容詞
- delectablepositive
- more delectablecomparative
- most delectablesuperlative
1. used to describe something, especially food or drink, whose flavour, scent, or a
極美味的
形容味道、氣味或外觀極美好
used to describe something, especially food or drink, whose flavour, scent, or appearance is so delightful that it brings great enjoyment.
The chocolate cake was so delectable that Camille asked the baker for her recipe.
那塊巧克力蛋糕美味極了，Camille 向師傅要了食譜。
describes food: delectable chocolate cake
A delectable smell of roasted garlic and herbs drifted from the kitchen window.
一陣烤大蒜和香草的誘人香氣從廚房窗戶飄了出來。
describes smell: delectable aroma
Wei's grandmother prepared a delectable feast for the lunar new year celebration.
Wei 的祖母為農曆新年團圓飯準備了一桌佳餚。
The ripe mangoes on the tree looked so delectable that Dewi picked two to eat.
樹上的成熟芒果看起來太可口了，Dewi 摘了兩顆來吃。
- delicious
the standard, neutral word for great taste; less formal than delectable.
- luscious
suggests rich, juicy, or voluptuous appeal, especially for fruit or textures.
- scrumptious
informal and playful; common in spoken English and children's language.
- mouth-watering
emphasises the physical reaction of salivation; vivid and concrete.
- disgusting
strongly negative; causes a feeling of revulsion rather than pleasure.
- unappetising
neutral negative — does not look or smell appealing enough to want to eat.
用法筆記
More formal and literary than the everyday word delicious; commonly appears in food writing, restaurant reviews, and descriptive prose rather than casual conversation.
常見錯誤
delectable — 名詞
1. a food, drink, or other item that is so enjoyable to taste or experience that it
美味珍品
令人愉悅的食物或物品，常指精緻美食
a food, drink, or other item that is so enjoyable to taste or experience that it feels like a special luxury or treat.
The market was full of delectables such as fresh truffles and aged cheese.
市場裡擺滿了美味珍品，像是新鮮松露和陳年起司。
Sari brought a basket of delectables from the local patisserie for the party.
Sari 為了派對，從當地糕點店帶了一籃精緻甜點。
countable noun: a basket of delectables
Ravindra chose a delectable from the dessert trolley at the end of the meal.
Ravindra 在晚餐尾聲從甜點車上選了一份精緻甜品。
On the counter sat a row of French delectables — macarons, petits fours, and tartlets.
檯面上擺著一排法式甜點——馬卡龍、小蛋糕和水果塔。
- delicacy
a rare or expensive type of food; more common than delectable in everyday English.
- treat
a simple, everyday word for something special to eat; much less formal.
- confection
specifically a sweet food item, often elaborately prepared.
用法筆記
Used most often in the plural form (delectables). The singular form is relatively rare. Primarily appears in literary, descriptive, or food-writing contexts rather than everyday conversation.