palate

palate
noun
  1. the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates
    腭,硬腭
  2. a person's sense of appreciation of taste and flavour, especially when sophisticated and discriminating
    (尤指能品味细微差别的)味觉
    a fine range of drink for sophisticated palates.
    供内行品味的各种美酒。
    ■a person's taste or liking
    趣味;爱好
    the suggestions may not suit everyone's palate.
    这些建议不一定符合每一个人的口味。
    ■taste or flavour of wine or beer
    (葡萄酒、啤酒的)口味;香味
    a wine with a zingy, peachy palate.
    有迷人桃味的葡萄酒。
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin palatum
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