savoury

• 指食物味道是咸的或辣的，而不是甜的；也用于比喻意义，形容某事物在道德上可接受或令人愉快。

Describes food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet; also used figuratively to describe something morally acceptable or pleasant.

1. Morally wholesome or acceptableC1formalbritish

   Having a good reputation; morally respectable or pleasant.

   正派的

   • He was not a very savoury character, known for his shady dealings.
   • The story had a less than savoury ending, involving betrayal and deceit.
   • She tried to keep her reputation savoury in the competitive industry.

   同义词decentestimablehonorableproperreputablerespectableuprightvirtuouswholesomeworthy

   反义词disreputableimmoralunsavouryunwholesome

2. Pleasantly pungent tasteB1formal

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

   咸香的

   • The chef prepared a savoury pie filled with meat and vegetables.
   • I prefer savoury snacks like crackers and cheese over sweets.
   • The dish had a savoury aroma of herbs and garlic.

   同义词appetizingflavorfulpiquantspicytangyzesty

   反义词sugarysweet

3. Pleasing to the sense of tasteB1formal

   Appealing or delicious in flavor; appetizing.

   美味的

   • The soup was wonderfully savoury, warming him on a cold day.
   • She prepared a savoury stew that everyone enjoyed.
   • The savoury smell of roasting chicken filled the kitchen.

   同义词appetizingdeliciousflavorsomelusciousmouth-wateringpalatablescrumptioussucculenttasty

   反义词blanddistastefultastelessunappetizingunsavory

• 指一种香草（如薄荷科的香薄荷），也指在餐末或作为开胃菜供应的咸香、辛辣菜肴。

A noun referring to either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family, or to an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.

1. B2formal

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

   香薄荷

   • She added fresh savoury to the stew for extra flavor.
   • Summer savoury is often used in bean dishes.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried savoury.

2. Savory dishB2formalbritishculinary

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

   咸味小吃

   • The meal concluded with a cheese savoury.
   • They served a selection of savouries before the main course.
   • The party featured both sweet and savoury snacks.

   同义词appetizerstarter