entrees

IPA/ˈɒn.treɪ/
KK[ˈɑntrˌez]IPA/ˈɑːn.treɪ/

entrees — 名詞

  • entreessingular
  • entreesesplural

1. In American restaurants, the largest and most filling part of a meal, usually a

1.名詞B1
釋義

主菜

美式用餐中的主要一道菜

In American restaurants, the largest and most filling part of a meal, usually a portion of meat, fish, or a plant-based protein served together with vegetables or a grain.

例句

Nala chose the grilled salmon as her entree and added a side of roasted potatoes.

Nala 點了一份烤鮭魚作為主菜，另外加了一份烤馬鈴薯。

entree + of + [food type] for main dish

The restaurant offers six different entrees that change with the season.

這家餐廳提供六種不同的主菜，隨著季節更換。

常見搭配
  • order an entree
  • choose an entree
  • entree menu
  • meat entree
  • vegetarian entree
  • entree of the day
同義詞
  • main course

    interchangeable with 'entree' in American usage

  • main dish

    slightly more general than 'entree'

文法句型

entree + of + [food type]

entree + served with + [side dish]

常見錯誤

My entree included soup and a salad.
My entree included steak and rice.
In American English, an entree is the main dish, not the starter or side dishes.
I ordered an entree of bread rolls.
I ordered an entree of grilled chicken.
An entree is a full main dish, not a small snack.

2. A small plate of food served near the beginning of a formal meal, coming before

2.名詞B2
釋義

前菜

正式餐會中主菜前的小菜

A small plate of food served near the beginning of a formal meal, coming before the main course — common in European dining traditions where several courses are served.

例句

At the wedding banquet, the entree was a delicate mushroom soup in tiny cups.

在婚宴上，前菜是以小杯子盛裝的精致蘑菇湯。

entree as a light starter before main course

The chef prepared a light seafood entree to open the seven-course meal.

主廚準備了一道清淡的海鮮前菜，為七道菜的套餐揭開序幕。

常見搭配
  • light entree
  • first entree
  • serve an entree
  • entree course
同義詞
  • starter

    the more common term in everyday British English

  • appetizer

    American term; slightly smaller than a British starter

  • first course

    neutral term that works in both US and UK contexts

文法句型

entree + of + [food type]

用法筆記

This sense follows older European dining conventions. In a standard three-course meal (starter, main, dessert), the 'entree' corresponds to the starter course — not the main course.

常見錯誤

I had an entree of steak with fries.
I had an entree of cucumber salad before the steak.
In British/formal usage, the entree is a small dish eaten before the main course.

3. The right, permission, or ability to enter a place or to join a particular group

3.名詞B2
釋義

入場權

進入某處或加入某團體的資格

The right, permission, or ability to enter a place or to join a particular group, profession, or social circle.

例句

A university degree can give you an entree into many professional careers.

大學學歷可以讓你獲得進入許多職業領域的入場權。

entree into + [profession/field] for access

Rafael's years of experience provided an entree to the most exclusive art galleries.

Rafael 多年的經驗讓他得以進入最高級的藝廊。

常見搭配
  • entree to
  • entree into
  • gain entree
  • provide an entree
  • have entree
同義詞
  • access

    broader term; 'entree' emphasises being welcomed or included, not just the physical ability to enter

  • admission

    more official; 'entree' sounds more social or career-oriented

  • entry

    more general; 'entree' carries a nuance of privilege or welcome

反義詞
  • exclusion

    the state of being kept out

  • ban

    an official order preventing entry

文法句型

entree to + [place/group]

entree into + [profession/world]

用法筆記

This is an abstract, uncountable use of 'entree' — it describes a privilege or opportunity rather than a physical action. Frequently used with the prepositions 'to' or 'into'.

4. The action or moment of walking into or arriving at a room, building, or perform

4.名詞B2
釋義

進入

走進或到達某處的動作

The action or moment of walking into or arriving at a room, building, or performance space, especially when done in a noticeable or deliberate way.

例句

The dancer's dramatic entree onto the stage drew loud applause from the crowd.

舞者戲劇性地進入舞台，贏得了觀眾熱烈的掌聲。

entree onto + [performance space] for act of entering

The queen's formal entree into the hall was announced by a trumpet fanfare.

女王正式進入大廳，由小號的號角聲宣告。

常見搭配
  • dramatic entree
  • grand entree
  • make an entree
  • entree onto
  • entree into
同義詞
  • entrance

    the standard word for the act of entering; 'entree' is more formal and theatrical

  • arrival

    focuses on reaching a place; 'entree' emphasises the moment of crossing in

  • entry

    neutral; 'entree' carries a slightly grander or more deliberate tone

反義詞
  • exit

    the act of leaving

文法句型

[possessive] + entree + onto/into + [place]

用法筆記

This sense overlaps closely with the more common word 'entrance.' 'Entree' tends to sound more theatrical or formal, often describing an arrival that is staged or ceremonial.

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