flavors
flavors — 名詞
1. the particular taste that a food or drink has, including how it feels in your mo
味道；風味
食物或飲料的味覺感受
the particular taste that a food or drink has, including how it feels in your mouth and what it reminds you of
This strawberry ice cream has a rich, creamy flavor that reminds me of summer.
這款草莓冰淇淋有著濃郁綿密的味道，讓我想起夏天。
The chef added fresh basil to give the tomato sauce a more intense flavor.
主廚加了新鮮羅勒，讓番茄醬的味道更濃郁。
collocation: rich / intense / sweet + flavor
Elena prefers savory flavors like garlic and herbs over sweet ones.
Elena 偏愛大蒜和香草這類鹹味，不喜歡甜味。
Sayaka said the mango smoothie had a wonderfully sweet and tangy flavor.
Sayaka 說那杯芒果冰沙有種香甜帶微酸的好味道。
Henry added a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor of the fish.
Henry 加了一點檸檬汁，讓魚肉的味道更清爽。
pattern: [verb] the flavor of [food]
- rich flavor
- sweet flavor
- strong flavor
- intense flavor
- add flavor
- give flavor
- bring out the flavor
- blandness
lack of flavor or taste
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
2. a particular quality, style, or atmosphere that makes something feel distinctive
特色；風格
某事物特有的氣質或氛圍
a particular quality, style, or atmosphere that makes something feel distinctive, interesting, or special
The old town has kept its traditional flavor with narrow streets and local markets.
這座老城區保留了傳統風貌，有狹窄的街道和當地市場。
collocation: traditional / local / unique + flavor
Nikos added some humor to the speech, giving it a warm and friendly flavor.
Nikos 在演講中加了一些幽默，讓整體氣氛變得溫暖又親切。
The music festival had a unique flavor that mixed jazz with local folk sounds.
那個音樂節的風格很獨特，把爵士樂和當地民謠融合在一起。
Esme's paintings have a European flavor, with bold colors and soft lighting.
Esme 的畫作帶有歐洲風格，用色大膽、光線柔和。
The restaurant's wooden tables and candlelight give it a cozy, home-style flavor.
餐廳的木桌和燭光營造出一種溫馨家常的氛圍。
pattern: give [sth] a [adjective] flavor
- local flavor
- traditional flavor
- unique flavor
- international flavor
- give something a ... flavor
- 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
3. a short experience or small amount of something that gives you a quick idea of w
略知；初探
短時間接觸以獲得初步印象
a short experience or small amount of something that gives you a quick idea of what it is like
The internship gave me a flavor of what it is like to be a teacher.
那次實習讓我初步體會了當老師的感覺。
phrase: get / give a flavor of [sth]
Visitors to the pottery studio can get a flavor of how the craft works.
來到陶藝工作室的訪客可以大致了解這門手藝的運作方式。
Reading the first chapter gave Noa a flavor of the author's writing style.
讀完第一章，Noa 便對這位作者的寫作風格有了初步認識。
The short video offers a flavor of life in a small fishing village during winter.
那支短片讓人一窺冬季小型漁村的生活樣貌。
- a flavor of
- get a flavor of
- give a flavor of
- offer a flavor of
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 — 動詞
- flavorspresent simple I / you / we / they
- flavorses3rd person singular
- flavorsing-ing form
- flavorsedpast simple
1. to put an ingredient into a food or drink so that the food or drink has a certai
調味
在食物或飲料中加入調味品
to put an ingredient into a food or drink so that the food or drink has a certain taste
Elena flavored the rice with saffron and turmeric for a golden color.
Elena 用番紅花和薑黃為米飯調味，讓它呈現金黃色。
construction: flavor [food] with [ingredient]
You can flavor the lemonade with fresh mint and a little honey.
你可以用新鮮薄荷和少許蜂蜜來為檸檬水調味。
The chicken is flavored with ginger, soy sauce, and garlic.
這道雞肉是用薑、醬油和大蒜調味的。
passive: be flavored with [ingredients]
Jabari likes to flavor his popcorn with chili powder and lime juice.
Jabari 喜歡用辣椒粉和萊姆汁替他的爆米花調味。
Hyun flavored the hot tea with a slice of ginger and a cinnamon stick.
Hyun 在熱茶裡加了薑片和一根肉桂棒來調味。
- flavor with
- flavored with
- lightly flavored
- strongly flavored
- artificially flavored
文法句型
flavor + noun + with + ingredient
用法筆記
Commonly used in the passive voice ('is flavored with') in recipes and food descriptions. The active voice sounds more conversational.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- flavor profile
- flavor combination
- flavor enhancer
副詞搭配
- strongly flavored
- lightly flavored
- artificially flavored
- naturally flavored
常用片語
- burst of flavor
- full of flavor
- lack of flavor
- packed with flavor
介系詞搭配
- flavor of
- flavor with
- flavored with