epicurean
Significado: Relating to or suitable for a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink; devoted to the pursuit of sensory pleasure, especially in dining.
Epicurean (often capitalised when referring to the philosophy) has shifted considerably from its original meaning. The Greek philosopher Epicurus actually advocated simple pleasures and moderation, but the modern word implies refined, luxurious enjoyment, particularly of food and wine. It is used as both noun and adjective and carries a tone of cultured sophistication. 'Epicurean delights' and 'epicurean tastes' are standard collocations.
Ejemplos
- The restaurant's epicurean tasting menu featured twelve courses of exquisitely presented seasonal dishes. 那家餐厅的美食品鉴菜单提供了十二道精心呈现的时令佳肴。El menú de degustación epicúreo del restaurante constaba de doce platos de temporada exquisitamente presentados.そのレストランの美食テイスティングメニューは、精緻に盛り付けられた季節の料理十二品で構成されていた。그 레스토랑의 미식 테이스팅 메뉴는 정교하게 차려낸 제철 요리 열두 코스로 구성되어 있었다.
- He was an epicurean who could distinguish between vintages with an almost supernatural precision. 他是一位美食鉴赏家,能以近乎超自然的精确度分辨不同年份的葡萄酒。Era un epicúreo capaz de distinguir cosechas con una precisión casi sobrenatural.彼はほぼ超自然的な精度でヴィンテージを見分けることができる美食家だった。그는 거의 초자연적인 정확도로 빈티지를 구별할 수 있는 미식가였다.
- The weekend supplement catered to readers with epicurean tastes, featuring artisan producers from across the British Isles. 周末增刊迎合了具有美食品味的读者,介绍了不列颠群岛各地的手工生产商。El suplemento de fin de semana estaba dirigido a lectores de gustos epicúreos, presentando productores artesanales de las Islas Británicas.週末の別冊付録は美食的な嗜好を持つ読者向けで、ブリテン諸島各地の手工芸的な生産者を特集していた。주말 별쇄 부록은 미식적 취향을 가진 독자를 대상으로 하며, 브리튼 제도 전역의 장인 생산자들을 특집으로 다루었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: media, literary, food
Tono: positive
Origen e historia
From Epicurus (341-270 BC), the Greek philosopher who taught that pleasure (properly understood as absence of pain) was the highest good. The modern gastronomic sense is a misrepresentation of his teachings, which emphasised moderation.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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