the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates 腭,硬腭
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。