epicurean

• 指追求享乐，尤其是美食美酒方面；也指与这种享乐主义生活方式相关的。

Relating to or devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food and drink.

1. Devoted to pleasureC2formal

   Relating to or characterized by the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food, drink, and comfort.

   享乐主义的

   • He led an epicurean lifestyle, always seeking the finest cuisine.
   • The resort offered an epicurean experience with gourmet meals and spa treatments.
   • Her epicurean tastes made her a connoisseur of fine wines.

   同义词luxuriousself-indulgentsensualsybaritic

   反义词abstemiousasceticaustereself-denying

2. Philosophical schoolC2formal

   Relating to the philosophy of Epicurus, which advocates for a life of moderate pleasure and the avoidance of pain.

   伊壁鸠鲁的

   • The epicurean philosophy emphasizes friendship and simple pleasures.
   • He studied epicurean texts to understand ancient ethics.
   • Epicurean ideas influenced later thinkers about happiness.

• 名词，指特别讲究饮食享受、喜爱精美食物和美酒的人；也指追求感官享乐和奢华生活的人。

A noun referring to a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink, or someone devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure and luxury.

1. Person devoted to pleasureC2formal

   A person who enjoys and seeks out refined pleasures, especially food and drink.

   享乐主义者

   • He was an epicurean who traveled the world for the finest cuisine.
   • The restaurant caters to epicureans with its gourmet menu.
   • She lived as an epicurean, indulging in luxury and comfort.

   同义词bon vivantepicuregastronomegourmethedonistsensualistsybarite

   反义词asceticpuritanstoic