savory

• 形容食物是咸的或辣的，而不是甜的；也形容食物味道或气味开胃可口。

Describes food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet, or having a pleasant, appetizing taste or smell.

1. Morally wholesome or acceptableB2formal

   Having a good reputation; morally respectable or proper.

   正派的

   • He was known as a savory character in the community.
   • The business had a less than savory reputation.
   • She kept only savory company.

   同义词decentestimablehonorablemoralproperreputablerespectableuprightvirtuouswholesomeworthy

   反义词disreputableimproperindecentunsavory

2. Pleasantly pungent or salty tasteA2formal

   Having a strong, pleasant, and often salty or spicy flavor, as opposed to sweet.

   咸香

   • The soup had a rich, savory broth.
   • I prefer savory snacks over sweet ones.
   • The dish was seasoned with savory herbs.

   同义词piquantsaltyspicytangyzesty

   反义词blandsugarysweet

3. Pleasing to the tasteA2formal

   Having a pleasant and appetizing flavor.

   美味的

   • The aroma of the roast was deeply savory.
   • She prepared a savory meal for the guests.
   • The sauce added a savory note to the pasta.

   同义词appetizingdelectabledeliciousflavorfullusciouspalatablescrumptioustastytoothsome

   反义词distastefultastelessunappetizingunpalatableunsavory

• 名词，指唇形科香薄荷属（Satureja）的芳香草本植物，如夏季香薄荷、冬季香薄荷，常用作调味香料；亦指餐前或餐后食用的咸味开胃小菜。

A noun referring to aromatic herbs of the genus Satureja, or a savory dish served as an appetizer or at the end of a meal.

1. B2formalculinary

   Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja, having spikes of flowers attractive to bees.

   香薄荷

   • Savory is often used in Mediterranean cuisine for its peppery flavor.
   • The garden was filled with the scent of blooming savory.
   • Bees are particularly attracted to the flowers of the savory plant.

   同义词savoury

2. Dwarf shrubB2formalscientific

   A dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions.

   香薄荷

   • The rocky hillsides of Greece are home to wild savory shrubs.
   • This dwarf shrub thrives in dry, sunny climates.
   • Savory shrubs are often used in landscaping for their fragrance.

3. Mint family herbB2formalculinary

   Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family, often used in cooking.

   香薄荷

   • Summer savory and winter savory are the two main types of this herb.
   • The herb savory belongs to the same family as mint and basil.
   • Fresh savory adds a subtle, earthy note to soups and stews.

4. Savory dishB2formalbritishculinary

   An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.

   开胃菜

   • The meal concluded with a cheese and herb savory.
   • She prepared a small savory as an appetizer for the guests.
   • Savories are often served alongside cocktails at parties.

   同义词appetizerstarter