epicurean

英 [ˌep.ɪˈkjʊə.ri.ən]      美 [ˌep.əˈkjʊr.i.ən]
  • adj. 享乐主义的;伊比鸠鲁(学派)的
  • n. 享乐主义者;美食家
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将“epicurean”分解为“e”加上“pic”再加上“urean”。联想“e”像是在“e”字上放置了一个美味佳肴的图片(pic),而“urean”则暗示着品尝(ure,取自taste)。整体联想就是:一个喜欢品尝美味的人,即一个美食主义者,因此“epicurean”表示的是美食家或享乐主义者。

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epicurean (n.)
late 14c., "follower of the philosophical system of Epicurus," from Old French Epicurien, or from epicure + -ian. From 1570s as "one devoted to pleasure." As an adjective, attested from 1580s in the philosophical sense and 1640s with the meaning "pleasure-loving."
1. There are those, of course, who would adopt the epicurean motto.
当然,有这样一些人奉行享乐主义的座右铭。
2. It'seemed that his route to the coveted island was not to be an epicurean one.
看起来,靠大吃一通走向垂涎三尺的岛上,这办法是行不通了.
3. Timon , on his epicurean table in past times , had so liberally presented food.
过去泰门在他考究的筵席上能大量供应食品.
4. We are Kindred. - Fall from person, Epicurean person are us.
我们是同一类人, 从人间堕落,是伊壁鸠鲁一类的人!
5. Hainan Hut: Satisfying your epicurean needs for the freshest seafood.
船屋: 坐拥大海,品尝海南本土野生海鲜.