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。
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。
- 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.