"appetizers" in Chinese (Simplified)
开胃菜
Definition
正餐前供应的小菜,用来刺激食欲。常常共享,可以是热的或冷的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于餐厅或正式场合。一般用复数,常见搭配有“点开胃菜”,“随开胃菜一起上”等。可与“前菜”互换用。
Examples
We ordered some appetizers before dinner.
我们在晚餐前点了一些**开胃菜**。
The appetizers were delicious and fresh.
这些**开胃菜**很新鲜、美味。
She brought a plate of appetizers to the table.
她端来一盘**开胃菜**。
Let’s skip the appetizers and go straight to the main course.
我们别吃**开胃菜**了,直接点主菜吧。
The restaurant serves free appetizers when you order drinks.
点饮料时,这家餐厅会送免费**开胃菜**。
Try the shrimp appetizers—they’re really popular here.
试试虾**开胃菜**吧,这里很受欢迎。