palatable 英 [ˈpælətəbl]   美 [ˈpælətəbəl]

palatable

palatable  英 [ˈpælətəbl] 美 [ˈpælətəbəl]

adj. 美味的,可口的;愉快的 

In many ways Kafka's story is just as true as Aesop's fable, but it is a much less palatable truth. 在许多方面卡夫卡的故事正如伊索寓言一样的正确,但更不用说它是一个美味的真理。
Death is ugly, and we cannot—indeed, should not—try to make it palatable or explain it away with pious platitudes. 死亡是令人厌恶的,而我们不能——确实不应该——尝试使其成为愉快的事,或用伪善的陈词滥调对其加以解释。

  • Something that is palatable is acceptable to one’s sense of taste—literally or figuratively. If it's palatable, then you can put up with it — whether it's leftovers or a mediocre made-for-TV movie.
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  • adj. 美味的,可口的;愉快的
  • 1. In many ways Kafka's story is just as true as Aesop's fable, but it is a much less palatable truth.

    在许多方面卡夫卡的故事正如伊索寓言一样的正确,但更不用说它是一个美味的真理。

  • 2. Death is ugly, and we cannot—indeed, should not—try to make it palatable or explain it away with pious platitudes.

    死亡是令人厌恶的,而我们不能——确实不应该——尝试使其成为愉快的事,或用伪善的陈词滥调对其加以解释。

  • 3. Slurp 15 milliliters (about atablespoon) of vinegar daily, perhaps diluting it with milk or soda to make itless acidic and more palatable.

    每日,嘟嘟地喝15毫升(约一汤匙)醋,也可与牛奶或苏打水稀释,减少酸性,使它更可口。

  • palatable (adj.) 1660s, "good-tasting," from palate + -able. Figurative use from 1680s. Related: Palatably; palatability.
pal·at·able / ˈpælətəbl ; NAmE ˈpælətəbl / adjective 1 (of food or drink 食物或饮料 ) having a pleasant or acceptable taste 可口的;味美的 2 palatable(to sb) pleasant or acceptable to sb 宜人的;可意的;可接受的 Some of the dialogue has been changed to make it more palatable to an American audience. 有些对白有所修改以适应美国观众的口味。 OPP unpalatable pal·at·able / ˈpælətəbl ; NAmE ˈpælətəbl /
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