gourmand
gourmand — 名詞
- gourmandsingular
- gourmandsplural
1. a person who enjoys eating large quantities of food, often with a genuine apprec
老饕；大食客
愛美食且食量大的人
a person who enjoys eating large quantities of food, often with a genuine appreciation for its taste and quality.
Mathieu, a true gourmand, ordered three courses at the French restaurant and savoured every bite.
Mathieu 是個不折不扣的老饕，在法式餐廳點了三道菜，每一口都細細品嚐。
countable noun with an intensifying adjective
The guidebook calls Lyon a paradise for gourmands who love rich, flavourful food.
這本旅遊指南稱里昂是熱愛濃郁美味食物的老饕們的天堂。
gourmand attracted to a [food type/cuisine]
Mia laughed at being called a gourmand, but she finished both of our desserts.
Mia 笑說被叫老饕，但她還是把我們兩個人的甜點都吃完了。
Sirin's cooking evenings attract a crowd of gourmands who appreciate generous portions and rich sauces.
Sirin 的料理聚會吸引了一群喜愛大份量和濃郁醬汁的老饕。
Although he calls himself a gourmand, Tomás always chooses top-quality ingredients for his kitchen.
Tomás 雖然自稱老饕，但他總會為廚房挑選最優質的食材。
- epicure
stresses very refined, even luxurious taste; more exclusive and formal than gourmand
- gourmet
emphasises expert knowledge of fine food and drink; focuses on quality more than quantity
- foodie
informal; describes someone broadly interested in food without the quantity aspect
- gastronome
formal; someone who studies the art, history and culture of cooking and eating well
文法句型
a/an [adjective] gourmand
gourmand of [food/cuisine]
用法筆記
A gourmand differs from a gourmet in that quantity and enjoyment matter as much as quality. A gourmet focuses more on refined taste and preparation. While gourmand can be used humorously or neutrally, it rarely carries the harsh judgment of 'glutton'.