an acquired taste

US /ən əˌkwaɪərd ˈteɪst/
UK /ən əˌkwaɪərd ˈteɪst/
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慣れると好きになる味, 後天的な好み

something that you dislike at first, but that you learn to like after you have tried it a few times

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Olives are an acquired taste for many people.
オリーブは多くの人にとって慣れると好きになる味です。
At first, I didn't like the strong flavor of blue cheese, but now it's an acquired taste.
最初はブルーチーズの強い味が好きではなかったが、今では慣れると好きになる味だ。