taste bud
US /ˈteɪst bʌd/
UK /ˈteɪst bʌd/
1.
味蕾, 味覚芽
any of the clusters of cells on the tongue and in the lining of the mouth that provide the sense of taste
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Sweet foods activate the taste buds at the tip of the tongue.
甘い食べ物は舌の先端にある味蕾を活性化させます。
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Some people have more sensitive taste buds than others.
一部の人々は他の人よりも敏感な味蕾を持っています。