1690s, from French compote "stewed fruit," from Old French composte (13c.) "mixture, compost," from Vulgar Latin *composita, fem. of compositus (see composite). Etymologically the same word as compost (n.).
权威例句
1. Serve with apple compote or vanilla sauce.
可以和苹果泥或是拌以香草汁食用.
2. The cook comBined whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla to make a topping for the compote.