aftertaste
US /ˈæf.tɚ.teɪst/
UK /ˈɑːf.tə.teɪst/
名詞
1.
回味, 餘味
a taste, especially an unpleasant one, that remains in the mouth after food or drink has been swallowed
範例:
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The medicine left a bitter aftertaste.
這種藥留下了一種苦澀的回味。
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This wine has a pleasant fruity aftertaste.
這款酒有宜人的果味回味。
2.
餘味, 後遺症
a lasting impression, often negative, left by an experience or event
範例:
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The scandal left a bitter aftertaste in the public's mind.
這場醜聞在公眾心中留下了苦澀的餘味。
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Despite the success, there was an aftertaste of regret.
儘管取得了成功，但仍有一種遺憾的餘味。