| 释义 |
spa
I. \ˈspä, ˈspȯ, ˈspȧ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: from Spa, watering place in eastern Belgium
1.
a. : a mineral spring resorted to for cures
b. : a locality containing a mineral spring resorted to for cures
< the town used to be quite the fashionable spa — Richard Joseph >
c. : a resort hotel situated at a mineral spring
d. : any especially fashionable resort locality or hotel
< ski instructor at a snow-spa — John Woodburn >
2. New England : soda fountain
II. noun
1. : a commercial establishment (as a resort) providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation
2. : a hot tub with a whirlpool device
III. \ˈspä, ˈspȯ, ˈspȧ\ adjective
Etymology: spa, noun
of food : designed to please a gourmet but low in fats, calories, and salt
< spa cuisine > |