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单词 epicure
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
ep•i•cure /ˈɛpɪˌkyʊr/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. a person who develops a careful, refined taste, esp. in food and wine.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ep•i•cure  (ep′i kyŏŏr′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a person who cultivates a refined taste, esp. in food and wine;
    connoisseur.
  2. [Archaic.]a person dedicated to sensual enjoyment.
  • Latin Epicūrēus (singular) (see epicurean)
  • 1350–1400 for earlier sense; 1555–65 for def. 2; Middle English Epicures, Epicureis Epicureans (plural)
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged gastronome, gourmet, epicurean.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged voluptuary, sensualist, gourmand.
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ascetic.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
epicure /ˈɛpɪˌkjʊə/ n
  1. a person who cultivates a discriminating palate for the enjoyment of good food and drink; gourmet
  2. a person devoted to sensual pleasures
Etymology: 16th Century: from Medieval Latin epicūrus, after Epicurus; see Epicurean

ˈepicurˌism n
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