flavor
gb/flˈeɪvɚ/ us/flˈeɪvɚ/
A2
英语
~ 8800
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
entity
1
overall taste of food or drink
The way food or drink tastes and smells when you eat or drink it.
用法模式：
[food/drink] has a [adjective] flavor
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "flavor" only for ice cream or candy. In everyday English, it is used for almost any food or drink, including meat, vegetables, coffee, tea, and so on. Also, do not say *"a flavor of salt"* when you mean that something is salty; use "salty flavor" or "it tastes salty" instead.
近义词
taste (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, but "flavor" usually stresses the more detailed or complex quality of the taste.)
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savory (Refers specifically to a salty or spicy flavor, not sweet, while "flavor" is neutral and can be any taste.)
反义词
blandness (Describes food with very little flavor or interest, the opposite of having a strong or rich flavor.)
搭配
rich flavor
|strong flavor
|mild flavor
|full of flavor
|add flavor
|subtle flavor
主题
food
|daily life
|health
|food_drink
例句
- The soup has a deep, smoky flavor from the roasted peppers.
- Fresh basil gives the dish a bright, clean flavor.
- This coffee has a bitter flavor that I really enjoy.
- The meat lost a lot of its flavor because it was overcooked.
- Adding a little salt will bring out the natural flavor of the tomatoes.
学习者例句
- The chicken has a very good flavor.
- I like the sweet flavor of this cake.
- Garlic gives the pasta a strong flavor.
- This tea has almost no flavor.
- Lemon juice adds a fresh flavor to the fish.
名词
A2
entity
2
specific kind of taste
A special kind of taste, like chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry, that food or drink can have.
用法模式：
[product] comes in [flavor]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say *"What taste of ice cream do you like?"* when they mean "What flavor of ice cream do you like?" Use "flavor" to talk about types like chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.
近义词
variety (Stresses a different kind or version of a product in general; "flavor" specifically refers to differences in taste.)
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kind (A very general word for a type of thing; "flavor" is specifically about taste differences.)
反义词
plain (Describes food without an added flavor, such as plain yogurt, the opposite of having a special flavor.)
搭配
ice cream flavor
|favorite flavor
|different flavors
|new flavor
|flavor options
|flavor combinations
主题
food
|daily life
|shopping
|food_drink
例句
- What flavor of ice cream would you like, chocolate or mint?
- This brand sells chips in ten different flavors.
- My favorite flavor of yogurt is mango.
- They launched a limited-edition pumpkin spice flavor for autumn.
- We tried a strange new soda flavor that tasted like cucumber.
学习者例句
- Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
- The store has many flavors of tea.
- This candy comes in five flavors.
- She bought three different flavors of yogurt.
- I want to try a new flavor of juice.
unknown
B2
entity
3
distinctive quality or character
A special feeling or style that makes something different and gives it a certain character.
用法模式：
the flavor of [an event/place/writing]
常见错误：
Learners may overuse "style" or "atmosphere" and not realize that "flavor" can be used metaphorically for places, events, and writing. Also avoid saying *"taste"* when you talk about the general feeling of something non-food; use "flavor" or "atmosphere" instead.
近义词
character (Very close in meaning; "character" is slightly broader, while "flavor" often highlights a noticeable, sometimes pleasant quality.)
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atmosphere (Focuses more on the feeling of a place or event; "flavor" can describe style, tone, or overall impression more generally.)
反义词
uniformity (Suggests things are all the same and lack any special quality, the opposite of having a distinctive flavor.)
搭配
local flavor
|cultural flavor
|political flavor
|international flavor
|give [something] a flavor
|the general flavor
主题
culture
|media
|society
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The restaurant tries to keep the traditional local flavor in its design and menu.
- His speech had a strong political flavor, even though it was supposed to be about education.
- The movie has a distinctly European flavor in its pacing and humor.
- The book gives you a real flavor of life in a small coastal town.
- Spices add an exotic flavor to the dish and to the whole dining experience.
学习者例句
- The old buildings give the city a special flavor.
- This book has a very modern flavor.
- The music adds a local flavor to the festival.
- Her writing has a humorous flavor.
- The street market has a real Asian flavor.
动词
B1
action
4
add flavor to food or drink
To put things like salt, sugar, or spices in food or drink to make it taste better or different.
用法模式：
to flavor [food/drink] with [ingredient]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say *"put flavor"* or *"give taste"* instead of "flavor" or "season." In cooking instructions, use "flavor" or "season" plus an object: "Flavor the soup with garlic," not *"put flavor in the soup."*
近义词
season (Very close in cooking contexts; "season" usually refers to adding salt, pepper, and basic spices, while "flavor" can include any ingredient that changes the taste.)
反义词
leave plain (Means not adding any seasoning or flavoring, the opposite of flavoring food.)
搭配
flavor the sauce
|flavor with garlic
|lightly flavored
|flavor to taste
|flavored with vanilla
|flavor the soup
主题
food
|daily life
|cooking
|food_drink
例句
- You can flavor the soup with fresh herbs right before serving.
- The chef lightly flavored the fish with lemon and dill.
- This yogurt is naturally flavored with real fruit.
- They flavored the cocktail with a splash of orange liqueur.
- She used cinnamon sticks to flavor the hot chocolate.
学习者例句
- She flavored the rice with garlic.
- The cook flavored the chicken with lemon.
- This water is flavored with strawberry.
- I like to flavor my tea with honey.
- He flavored the sauce with fresh herbs.
动词
B2
action
5
give something a special character
To add things to something so it has a special style or feeling.
用法模式：
to flavor [something] with [quality/element]
常见错误：
Learners may over-literalize this verb and think it can only be used with food. In fact, it is quite common to say things like "flavor the story with humor" to mean adding a special style or feeling, not actual taste.
近义词
color (In this sense, "color" also means to influence or give a special quality to something, but it can suggest bias; "flavor" is more neutral and often pleasant.)
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enliven (Means to make something more lively or interesting in general, while "flavor" suggests a more specific kind of added character or tone.)
反义词
strip down (To remove extra elements or style, making something more plain, the opposite of adding flavor.)
搭配
flavor the story with humor
|flavored with nostalgia
|flavor the discussion with examples
|flavor the text with jokes
|flavor the report with personal comments
主题
media
|communication
|culture
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The author flavors her stories with subtle humor and vivid detail.
- The documentary is flavored with interviews from local residents.
- His comments were flavored with a bit of sarcasm.
- The director flavored the film with elements of classic noir.
- Their marketing emails are flavored with friendly, casual language.
学习者例句
- The speaker flavored his talk with jokes.
- She flavored her report with personal stories.
- The movie is flavored with romance and comedy.
- The teacher flavored the lesson with funny examples.
- The article is flavored with strong opinions.
名词
C1
entity
6
small sample or preview
A small part or example that helps you know what the whole thing will be like.
用法模式：
give [someone] a flavor of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes do not recognize that "flavor" here is metaphorical and may try to translate word-for-word from their language. Remember it means a small example or preview, not actual taste.
近义词
taste (In this sense, "taste" is very close and often interchangeable; "flavor" is slightly more formal or written in this usage.)
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preview (Suggests an early look at something before you fully experience it; "flavor" focuses on a short example that shows the overall feeling.)
反义词
full experience (A complete experience is the opposite of only getting a small flavor or sample.)
搭配
a flavor of what to expect
|a flavor of life
|a flavor of the course
|give you a flavor
|get a flavor of
主题
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- This short video will give you a flavor of what our training program is like.
- The first chapter offers a flavor of the author's writing style.
- Living abroad for a month gave her a flavor of life in another country.
- The sample class is designed to give students a flavor of the full course.
- The trailer gives viewers a flavor of the movie's dark humor.
学习者例句
- The free lesson gives you a flavor of the whole course.
- The movie trailer gives a flavor of the story.
- One week in the city gave me a flavor of life there.
- The first class gives students a flavor of the subject.
- This short text gives a flavor of his writing.
语法
词典原形
flavor
IPA
GB/flˈeɪvɚ/
US/flˈeɪvɚ/
音节与重音
fla - vor （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (fla)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: flavor
- Variant Spelling: flavour
- Plural: flavor, flavors
Verb
- Variant Spelling: flavour
词族
Forms
flavour
verb B1
flavors
noun
Core family
flavorful
adjective
flavoring
noun
Related words
flavored
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
flavorless
adjective
语法重点
- Spelling Variant: flavour Noun
- Spelling Variant: flavour Verb
相关表达
add flavor to
1/ˈæd flˈeɪvɚ tə/
fixed phrase
make something tastier or livelier
To make something better or more interesting by adding extra things, such as spices to food or fun details to a story.
例句
- Fresh herbs add flavor to simple dishes.
- The jokes really add flavor to his presentation.
- Color photos add flavor to the otherwise technical report.
bursting with flavor
1/bˈɚstɪŋ wˈɪθ flˈeɪvɚ/
idiom
informal
having very strong taste
Having a very strong and rich taste.
例句
- The ripe tomatoes were bursting with flavor.
- This simple stew is bursting with flavor thanks to the fresh herbs.
- Every bite of the mango was bursting with flavor.
flavor profile
1/flˈeɪvɚ pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
overall taste description
The mix of tastes and smells that together describe how a food or drink is experienced.
例句
- This coffee has a complex flavor profile with notes of chocolate and citrus.
- They compared the flavor profiles of several olive oils.
- The chef created a flavor profile that balances sweet, salty, and sour.
full of flavor
1/fˈʊl əv flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
having strong, rich taste
Tasting strong and good, not weak or bland.
例句
- The grilled vegetables were full of flavor.
- Slow-cooked dishes are usually full of flavor.
- This cheese is surprisingly full of flavor for something so mild-looking.
give a flavor of
1/ɡˈɪv ə flˈeɪvɚ əv/
idiom
provide a small sample or idea
To show a small part of something so that people can understand what the whole thing is like.
例句
- These sample pages give a flavor of the book's humor and style.
- The short demo will give you a flavor of the full game.
- The tour is designed to give visitors a flavor of daily life in the city.
local flavor
1/lˈoʊkəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
characteristic feel of a place
The special feeling, style, and small details that show what a place and its culture are like.
例句
- The market is full of local flavor, with street food and traditional music everywhere.
- Staying in a guesthouse instead of a big hotel gives you more local flavor.
- The guide took us to a small village so we could experience the local flavor.
natural flavors
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl flˈeɪvɚz/
fixed phrase
technical
naturally sourced flavoring ingredients
Things taken from plants or animals that are added to food or drink to give it taste.
例句
- The juice is made with real fruit and natural flavors.
- The ingredients list mentions "natural flavors" but does not say exactly what they are.
- Many consumers look for products with natural flavors instead of artificial ones.
packed with flavor
1/pˈækt wˈɪθ flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
containing a lot of flavor
Having a lot of strong, clear taste.
例句
- These roasted nuts are packed with flavor.
- The sauce is packed with flavor, even though it has few ingredients.
- For a healthy snack, this soup is surprisingly packed with flavor.
artificial flavor
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
man-made taste in food
A chemical that is put in food to make it taste like something, for example strawberry, but does not come from the real fruit.
例句
- This yogurt contains no artificial flavors or colors.
- Some people prefer candy with artificial flavor because it tastes stronger.
artificial flavor
2/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
man-made flavoring substance
A chemical made by people that is put into food or drink to give it a special taste, not from natural sources.
例句
- This candy contains no artificial flavor or color.
- Some people prefer drinks without artificial flavors.
- The label must clearly list any artificial flavors used.
flavor of the month
1/flˈeɪvɚ əv ðə mˈʌnθ/
idiom
informal
person or thing briefly popular
A person or thing that many people like for a short time, but then they quickly lose interest in it and move on to something new.
例句
- That singer seems to be just the flavor of the month.
- That app was the flavor of the month last year, but almost no one uses it now.
- These diets come and go—each one is the flavor of the month.
- I don't want to be just another flavor of the month in this company.
- Trendy diets come and go; each one becomes the flavor of the month for a while.