entrees
entrees — 名詞
- entreessingular
- entreesesplural
1. In American restaurants, the largest and most filling part of a meal, usually a
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.
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。
At the family dinner, both the beef entree and the vegetarian option were popular.
在那場家庭聚餐中，牛肉主菜和素食選項都很受歡迎。
Abigail shared her chicken entree with her brother because the portion was too large.
Abigail 把她的雞肉主菜分給弟弟吃，因為份量太大了。
- 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
2. A small plate of food served near the beginning of a formal meal, coming before
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.
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。
Cyrus enjoyed the entree of roasted vegetables before the roast lamb arrived.
Cyrus 享用了烤蔬菜前菜，接著烤羊肉就上桌了。
In formal French dining, the entree is always followed by the main dish.
在正式的法式餐飲中，前菜之後一定是主菜。
- 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
3. The right, permission, or ability to enter a place or to join a particular group
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.
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。
Without an invitation, visitors have no entree to the private members' club.
沒有邀請函，訪客就沒有進入這間私人會員俱樂部的資格。
Knowing the local language gave Yumi an entree into the community's social events.
懂得當地語言讓 Yumi 得以融入這個社區的社交活動。
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
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.
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。
Henrik made a quiet entree through the side door to avoid disturbing the class.
Henrik 悄悄地從側門進入，以免打擾上課中的班級。
The actor's grand entree onto the red carpet stopped the photographers mid-shot.
那位演員盛大踏上紅毯的進場動作，讓攝影師們在按快門的瞬間停了下來。
- 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.