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taste-bud

🇬🇧 UK/'teɪst-bʌd/🇺🇸 US

Definitions

n.

A small sensory organ on the tongue that detects flavors

味蕾

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tasteflavor, sense of taste, touch
+
budstem
=taste-bud

Common Collocations

  • 1.tantalize the taste buds挑逗味蕾
  • 2.stimulate the taste buds刺激味蕾
  • 3.delight the taste buds令味蕾愉悦
  • 4.taste bud sensitivity味蕾敏感度

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The spicy curry overwhelmed my taste buds with intense heat.

  • 2.

    Children have more taste buds than adults, making them more sensitive to bitter flavors.

  • 3.

    This dessert is designed to tantalize your taste buds with layers of complex flavor.

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