mouthwatering
mouthwatering — 形容詞
- mouthwateringpositive
- more mouthwateringcomparative
- most mouthwateringsuperlative
1. used to describe food or drink whose appearance or smell creates a strong, physi
令人垂涎
食物外觀或香氣極吸引人
used to describe food or drink whose appearance or smell creates a strong, physical urge to eat or drink it right away.
The grilled steak aroma was so mouthwatering that Mei-Lin asked for a plate before dinner.
烤牛排的香氣實在令人垂涎，Mei-Lin 在晚餐前就要了一個盤子。
so + mouthwatering + that-clause for result
Chiara arranged a platter of mouthwatering cheese, figs, and cured ham for the guests.
Chiara 為客人準備了一盤令人垂涎的起司、無花果和熟火腿。
attributive use: mouthwatering + noun phrase
Omar found the cover photo so mouthwatering that he bought the cookbook on the spot.
Omar 覺得封面照片令人垂涎，當場就買了那本食譜。
find + object + so mouthwatering + that-clause
Even the picky children at the party grabbed seconds of the mouthwatering mushroom tart.
連派對上那些挑食的孩子都多拿了一份令人垂涎的蘑菇塔。
- mouthwatering aroma
- mouthwatering display
- mouthwatering dish
- mouthwatering pastry
- absolutely mouthwatering
- truly mouthwatering
- look mouthwatering
- smell mouthwatering
- appetizing
very similar in meaning; appetizing is slightly more formal and wider in use, while mouthwatering is more vivid and suggests a physical reaction
- delicious
describes the actual taste experience, not the tempting look or smell that makes you want to eat
- tasty
focuses on good flavour during eating; more casual than mouthwatering and does not carry the sense of anticipation
- unappetizing
opposite: looking or smelling unpleasantly unappealing, the reverse of mouthwatering
- off-putting
describes food whose look or smell discourages eating, whereas mouthwatering attracts
文法句型
mouthwatering + noun
be + mouthwatering
so + mouthwatering + that-clause
用法筆記
Most common with food and drink, but can also describe offers, opportunities, or prices that are extremely attractive.
常見錯誤
同根字
- mouthwateringly副詞B2
- make one's mouth water片語B1