buttery

• 指含有黄油、带有黄油味道或涂有黄油的；也比喻质地柔滑、浓郁醇厚的口感或感觉。

Describes something that contains, tastes of, or is covered in butter; also used figuratively to describe a smooth, rich texture or flavor.

1. Containing or spread with butterA2formal

   Describing food that has butter in it or is covered with butter.

   黄油味的

   • The buttery croissant melted in her mouth.
   • He spread a buttery layer on his toast.
   • The sauce had a rich, buttery flavor.

2. Excessively smooth or flatteringC1informal

   Describing a person's manner or speech as unpleasantly smooth, flattering, or ingratiating.

   谄媚的

   • His buttery compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She spoke in a buttery tone to win their favor.
   • The salesman's buttery manner was off-putting.

   同义词fawningingratiatingobsequiousoilyslicksmarmysmooth-tonguedsycophanticunctuous

   反义词abruptbluntbrusquecurtgrufftactless

• 名词，有两个意思：储存食物或酒的小储藏室，或英国大学里学生可以买零食的茶点室。

A noun with two meanings: a small storeroom for storing foods or wines, or a teashop in British universities where students can purchase light meals.

1. Storeroom for food and drinkC1formalbritish

   A small room or cupboard used for storing food, wine, or other provisions.

   食品储藏室

   • The butler fetched a bottle of wine from the buttery.
   • The castle's buttery was stocked with cheese and ale.
   • She stored the preserves in the cool buttery.

   同义词larderpantrystoreroom

2. University snack barB2informalbritish

   A teashop or small cafeteria in a British university where students can buy light meals and drinks.

   大学小吃店

   • We met for coffee at the college buttery.
   • The buttery serves sandwiches and cakes during lunch.
   • Students often study in the buttery between lectures.

   同义词cafeteriacanteensnack bar