Epicurean
“Epicurean”是一个形容词或名词,主要有两个含义:
- 作为形容词:享乐主义的,追求快乐和享受的
- 作为名词:美食家,追求美食和享受的人
- The epicurean lifestyle was luxurious. (享乐主义的生活方式是奢侈的。)
- She was an epicurean who loved fine dining. (她是一个喜欢美食的美食家。)
- The epicurean approach to life was enjoyable. (享乐主义的生活方法是令人愉快的。)
“Epicurean”来自希腊哲学家 “Epicurus”(伊壁鸠鲁),他主张追求快乐和享受。
- 词根:Epicurus(伊壁鸠鲁)
- 后缀:-an(形容词/名词后缀)
“Epicurean”是正式和文学用词,常用于描述追求快乐、享受美食的人,在正式和文学语境中经常使用。
- 名词形式:epicureanism(享乐主义)
可以将 “epicurean” 与 “pleasure”(快乐)联系起来,两者都与追求快乐、享受有关。
My friend is a true epicurean - she loves trying new restaurants, cooking elaborate meals, and finding the best wines. Her epicurean lifestyle is about enjoying the finer things in life, not just eating to survive. Being epicurean means you appreciate good food, good wine, and the pleasures of life.
我朋友是一个真正的美食家——她喜欢尝试新餐厅,烹饪精致的饭菜,并找到最好的葡萄酒。她享乐主义的生活方式是关于享受生活中更美好的事物,而不仅仅是为了生存而吃饭。享乐主义意味着你欣赏好食物、好酒和生活的乐趣。