aftertaste
US /ˈæf.tɚ.teɪst/
UK /ˈɑːf.tə.teɪst/
名词
1.
回味, 余味
a taste, especially an unpleasant one, that remains in the mouth after food or drink has been swallowed
示例:
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The medicine left a bitter aftertaste.
这种药留下了一种苦涩的回味。
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This wine has a pleasant fruity aftertaste.
这款酒有宜人的果味回味。
2.
余味, 后遗症
a lasting impression, often negative, left by an experience or event
示例:
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The scandal left a bitter aftertaste in the public's mind.
这场丑闻在公众心中留下了苦涩的余味。
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Despite the success, there was an aftertaste of regret.
尽管取得了成功，但仍有一种遗憾的余味。