1894, "alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite," from French apéritif "laxative, laxative liqueur," literally "opening," from Latin aperitivus, from aperire "to open" (see overt). Compare Middle English apertive (adj.), a medical word meaning "capable of opening or dilating" (pores, etc.), early 15c.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. He finished his aperitif and tasted the wine the waiter had produced.
他喝完開胃酒，又嘗了點(diǎn)侍者端來的葡萄酒。
來自柯林斯例句
2. No, thanks. We'll skip aperitif.
不, 謝謝, 飯前酒免了吧!
來自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
3. Recommendations: As an aperitif , mussels marinieres, crab cocktail, seafood, or dessert.
配餐建議: 可以作為開胃酒, 也可以與海鮮或甜品搭配.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. Would you care for an aperitif before you meal?
進(jìn)餐前您要不要來杯開胃酒?
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
5. It is as an aperitif or with strong cheeses and desserts.