tenderloin

• 名词，有两个主要含义：指从牛、猪等身上切下的高质量里脊肉（即嫩腰肉）；也指城市中犯罪率高、常与色情和堕落相关的地区。

A noun with two distinct meanings: a high-quality cut of meat from the loin, or a city district often associated with vice and high crime rates.

1. Cut of meatB1formal

   The tender meat from the loin muscle on each side of the backbone, often considered a premium cut.

   里脊肉

   • The chef grilled the pork tenderloin to perfection.
   • Beef tenderloin is one of the most expensive cuts of meat.
   • She prepared a tenderloin roast for the holiday dinner.

   同义词filetfillet

2. Urban districtC1informalamerican

   A neighborhood or district, often in a city, known for its high crime rate, vice, and illicit activities.

   红灯区

   • The police increased patrols in the city's tenderloin district.
   • He moved out of the tenderloin area because of safety concerns.
   • The tenderloin has a reputation for being a rough part of town.

   同义词combat zonered-light districtskid row