appetizer
UK/ˈæpɪtaɪzə(r)/US/'æpitaizә/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A small dish eaten before the main course to stimulate the appetite
开胃菜，餐前小食
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedappetizeto, toward
+
-erseek, aim, strive
=appetizer
From appetize (to make hungry, from appetite) + -er = something that awakens the appetite.
Common Collocations
- 1.appetizer menu开胃菜菜单
- 2.starter / appetizer前菜
- 3.cheese appetizer奶酪开胃菜
Example Sentences
- 1.
We shared a few appetizers before the main course.