epicure: [16] The Greek philosopher Epicurus (Greek Epíkouros) (341–270 BC) evolved a code of life and behaviour which stressed the avoidance of pain, but since his time it has been stood on its head to signify the active seeking of pleasure – and particularly the pleasures of the table. Indeed, when the word epicure (which arrived via Latin epicūrus) was introduced into English it was even used for a ‘glutton’ – since toned down somewhat to ‘connoisseur of fine food and wine’.
epicure (n.)
late 14c., "follower of Epicurus," from Latinized form of Greek Epicouros (341-270 B.C.E.), Athenian philosopher who taught that pleasure is the highest good and identified virtue as the greatest pleasure; the first lesson recalled, the second forgotten, and the name used pejoratively for "one who gives himself up to sensual pleasure" (1560s), especially "glutton, sybarite" (1774). Epicurus's school was opposed by the stoics, who first gave his name a reproachful sense. Non-pejorative meaning "one who cultivates refined taste in food and drink" is from 1580s.
实用例句
1. This cookery book have being wrote by a real epicure.
这本食谱是由一位真正的美食家写的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Each nibble was eaten with the air of an epicure.
每小块食物都吃得津津有味的样子.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
3. Ogre that he was, he spoke like an epicure.
他虽是个吃人恶魔, 说话倒像个美食家.
来自英汉文学 - 双城记
4. This cookery book has been written by a real epicure.
这本食谱是由一位真正的美食家写的。
来自辞典例句
5. A devotee to sensuous and luxurious living; an epicure.
