taste-bud
UK/'teɪst-bʌd/US
Definitions
n.
A small sensory organ on the tongue that detects flavor
味蕾
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtaste + bud = a tiny bud-shaped organ on the tongue that does the tasting. A transparent compound naming the literal sensory organ.
Root taste still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.stimulate the taste buds刺激味蕾
- 2.tantalize the taste buds挑逗味蕾
- 3.delight the taste buds令味蕾愉悦
- 4.taste bud sensitivity味蕾敏感度
Example Sentences
- 1.
Spicy food can overwhelm your taste buds at first.
- 2.
We have thousands of taste buds on our tongue.